How to pronounce midrib
Say it like MID-rib. Midrib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- rib
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midrib 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.
- ribKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of midrib
American and British speakers say midrib in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdrɪb/ in the US and /ˈmɪdrɪb/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-rib.
What does midrib mean?
- The strengthened vein down the middle of a flower petal or simple leaf or leaflet.
- The continuation of the petiole of a pinnately compound leaf around which the leaflets attach.
- The shaft of a feather.
Where does midrib come from?
From mid- + rib.
Questions about saying midrib
How do you pronounce midrib?
Say MID-rib. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdrɪb/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdrɪb/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midrib?
Midrib has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · rib.
Do Americans and Brits say midrib the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdrɪb/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdrɪb/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.