How to pronounce midsummer
Say it like mid-SUHM-er. Midsummer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHM).
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- mid
- SUHM
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midsummer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- midGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of midsummer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mid-SUHM-uh.
What does midsummer mean?
- The period around the summer solstice; around June 21st in the northern hemisphere.
- The first day of summer.
- The middle of summer.
- Of or occurring in the middle of summer.
Where does midsummer come from?
From Middle English midsomer, midsumer, from Old English midsumer, midsumor (“midsummer”), from Proto-West Germanic *midisumar, from Proto-Germanic *midjasumaraz (“midsummer”), equivalent to mid- + summer.
Words that rhyme with midsummer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midsummer.
Questions about saying midsummer
How do you pronounce midsummer?
Say mid-SUHM-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪdˈsʌmɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪdˈsʌmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midsummer?
Midsummer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (SUHM). Broken into parts: mid · SUHM · er.
Is midsummer pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌmɪdˈsʌmə/ (mid-SUHM-uh).