How to pronounce midwifery
Say it like MID-wy-fuh-ree. Midwifery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- wy
- fuh
- ree
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midwifery 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.
- wyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- reeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of midwifery
- The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2.
British respelling: mih-DWIF-uh-ree.
What does midwifery mean?
- The practice and science of being a midwife.
Where does midwifery come from?
From Middle English medewifry; equivalent to midwife + -ery.
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Questions about saying midwifery
How do you pronounce midwifery?
Say MID-wy-fuh-ree. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪˌdwaɪfəri/. In British English it is /mɪˈdwɪfəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midwifery?
Midwifery has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · wy · fuh · ree.
Is midwifery pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The stress moves: Americans stress syllable 1, while British speakers stress syllable 2. The British form is /mɪˈdwɪfəri/ (mih-DWIF-uh-ree).