How to pronounce midyear
Say it like MID-yeer. Midyear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID).
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- MID
- yeer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Midyear 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.
- yeerGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of midyear
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MID-yeer.
What does midyear mean?
- The middle part of a year.
- An examination taken in the middle part of an academic year.
Where does midyear come from?
From mid- + year.
Questions about saying midyear
How do you pronounce midyear?
Say MID-yeer. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɪˌdjɪr/. In British English it is /ˈmɪˌdjɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in midyear?
Midyear has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MID). Broken into parts: MID · yeer.
Is midyear 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 /ˈmɪˌdjɪə/ (MID-yeer).