To pronounce "amidst", say AM-idst — 2 syllables, IPA /aˈmɪdst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
amidst
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/aˈmɪdst/
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"amidst" has 2 syllables: am-idst. It rhymes with midst, if that helps it stick.
preposition
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"Amidst" has 2 syllables: am · idst.
The IPA transcription of "amidst" is /aˈmɪdst/.
Amidst: In the midst or middle of; surrounded or encompassed by; among.
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