How to pronounce midpoint
Say it like MID-poynt. Midpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- poynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midpoint pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MIDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- poyntKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
American vs British pronunciation of midpoint
American and British speakers say midpoint in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/ in the US and /ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-poynt.
What does midpoint mean?
- A point equidistant between two extremes.
- A point which divides a line segment into two lines of equal length.
- Synonym of middle dot.
Where does midpoint come from?
From mid + point.
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Questions about saying midpoint
How do you pronounce midpoint?
Say MID-poynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midpoint?
Midpoint has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · poynt.
Do Americans and Brits say midpoint the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdpɔɪnt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.