To pronounce "midcentury", say MIDC-ent-ury — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
midcentury
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"midcentury" has 3 syllables: midc-ent-ury. It rhymes with penitentiary and century, if that helps it stick.
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“This midcentury masterpiece was overlooked at the time it was created.”
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"Midcentury" has 3 syllables: midc · ent · ury.
Midcentury: Occurring around the middle of the century.
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