How to pronounce Midwesterner
Say it like mid-WES-ter-ner. Midwesterner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WES).
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- mid
- WES
- ter
- ner
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midwesterner 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.
- WESSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- nerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Midwesterner
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mid-WES-tuh-nuh.
What does Midwesterner mean?
- A person from the Midwest.
Questions about saying Midwesterner
How do you pronounce Midwesterner?
Say mid-WES-ter-ner. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈdwɛstɚnɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈdwɛstənə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Midwesterner?
Midwesterner has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WES). Broken into parts: mid · WES · ter · ner.
Is Midwesterner 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 /ˌmɪˈdwɛstənə/ (mid-WES-tuh-nuh).