How to pronounce midterm
Say it like MID-turm. Midterm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- turm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midterm 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.
- turmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of midterm
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MID-turm.
What does midterm mean?
- Halfway through a term, or roughly so.“The administration is suffering from the usual midterm drop in approval ratings.”
- A midterm school exam (i.e., halfway through the term).“I only got a C on the midterm, so I really have to study for the final.”
- A midterm election.
Where does midterm come from?
From mid- + term.
Questions about saying midterm
How do you pronounce midterm?
Say MID-turm. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌtɝm/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdˌtɜːm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midterm?
Midterm has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · turm.
Is midterm 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 /ˈmɪdˌtɜːm/ (MID-turm).