How to pronounce Midwest
Say it like mid-WEST. Midwest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEST).
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- mid
- WEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midwest 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.
- WESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of Midwest
American and British speakers say Midwest in essentially the same way: /ˌmɪˈdwɛst/ in the US and /ˌmɪˈdwɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: mid-WEST.
What does Midwest mean?
- The area of the contiguous United States contained in the central third of the country, especially the states of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, and Kansas, sometimes inclusive of Missouri and Kentucky.
Where does Midwest come from?
From mid- + West.
Words that rhyme with Midwest
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of Midwest.
Questions about saying Midwest
How do you pronounce Midwest?
Say mid-WEST. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈdwɛst/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈdwɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Midwest?
Midwest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WEST). Broken into parts: mid · WEST.
Do Americans and Brits say Midwest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌmɪˈdwɛst/ and the British form is /ˌmɪˈdwɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.