How to pronounce midshipman
Say it like MID-ship-mun. Midshipman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- ship
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midshipman 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.
- shipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of midshipman
American and British speakers say midshipman in essentially the same way: /ˈmɪdˌʃɪpmən/ in the US and /ˈmɪdˌʃɪpmən/ in the UK.
British respelling: MID-ship-mun.
What does midshipman mean?
- An officer of the lowest rank in several navies; especially, a trainee officer.
- A midshipman fish.
Questions about saying midshipman
How do you pronounce midshipman?
Say MID-ship-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌʃɪpmən/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdˌʃɪpmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midshipman?
Midshipman has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · ship · mun.
Do Americans and Brits say midshipman the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmɪdˌʃɪpmən/ and the British form is /ˈmɪdˌʃɪpmən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.