How to pronounce midsection
Say it like MID-sek-shun. Midsection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- sek
- shun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midsection 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.
- sekGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- shunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of midsection
American and British speakers say midsection in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/ in the US and /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-sek-shun.
What does midsection mean?
- The middle section of something.
- The midriff; the section of the human torso, from below the chest to above the waist.
Where does midsection come from?
From mid- + section.
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Questions about saying midsection
How do you pronounce midsection?
Say MID-sek-shun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midsection?
Midsection has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · sek · shun.
Do Americans and Brits say midsection the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdˌsɛkʃən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.