How to pronounce midwinter
Say it like mid-WIN-ter. Midwinter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIN).
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- mid
- WIN
- ter
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midwinter 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.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of midwinter
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mid-WIN-tuh.
What does midwinter mean?
- The middle of winter.
- The winter solstice; about December 21st or 22nd.
- Of or occurring in the middle of winter.
Where does midwinter come from?
From Middle English midwinter, mydwinter, mydwynter, from Old English midwinter, from Proto-West Germanic *midiwintru, from Proto-Germanic *midjawintruz (“midwinter”), equivalent to mid- + winter.
Words that rhyme with midwinter
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of midwinter.
Questions about saying midwinter
How do you pronounce midwinter?
Say mid-WIN-ter. The American pronunciation is /ˌmɪˈdwɪntɚ/. In British English it is /ˌmɪˈdwɪntə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midwinter?
Midwinter has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (WIN). Broken into parts: mid · WIN · ter.
Is midwinter 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 /ˌmɪˈdwɪntə/ (mid-WIN-tuh).