Pronunciation

How to pronounce “mid”

“mid” is pronounced /mɪd/ (MID) — one syllable.

The sound

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mid

/mɪd/

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1 beat

IPA (American): /mɪd/
IPA (British): /mɪd/
Respelling: MID
Syllables: 1 — mid
Stress: One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /mɪd/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.
Part of speech: adjective
Difficulty: Beginner — most learners get this on the first take

Meaning

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“The festival usually takes place in the mid afternoon.”

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3 sounds, in the order you say them

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Questions

How do you pronounce “mid”?

“mid” is pronounced /mɪd/ (MID) — one syllable. It is one unbroken piece — /mɪd/ — with no pause anywhere inside it.

How many syllables does “mid” have?

One, despite the 1 vowel letters in the spelling. The whole word is /mɪd/ — a single beat.

What does “mid” mean?

As an adjective: used in combination to denote the middle For example: “midmorning”

Where is the stress in “mid”?

One syllable, so the whole word carries the beat — say /mɪd/ in one unbroken piece rather than clipping the vowel.

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