How to pronounce midterms
Say it like MID-turmz. Midterms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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US American/ˈmɪdˌtɝmz/MID-turmz
UK British/ˈmɪdˌtɜːmz/MID-turmz
- MID
- turmz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midterms 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.
- turmzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
American vs British pronunciation of midterms
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MID-turmz.
What does midterms mean?
noun
- plural of midterm How to pronounce midterm
Questions about saying midterms
How do you pronounce midterms?
Say MID-turmz. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪdˌtɝmz/. In British English it is /ˈmɪdˌtɜːmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midterms?
Midterms has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · turmz.
Is midterms 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 /ˈmɪdˌtɜːmz/ (MID-turmz).