How to pronounce midwestern
Say it like mih-DWES-tern. Midwestern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DWES).
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- mih
- DWES
- tern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midwestern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- DWESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- ternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of midwestern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mih-DWES-tun.
What does midwestern mean?
- Alternative letter-case form of Midwestern.
- Of or pertaining to any region identified as midwest“Bermuda lies in the midwestern Atlantic.”
Where does midwestern come from?
From mid- + western.
Words that rhyme with midwestern
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midwestern.
Questions about saying midwestern
How do you pronounce midwestern?
Say mih-DWES-tern. The American pronunciation is /mɪˈdwɛstɚn/. In British English it is /mɪˈdwɛstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midwestern?
Midwestern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (DWES). Broken into parts: mih · DWES · tern.
Is midwestern 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 /mɪˈdwɛstən/ (mih-DWES-tun).