How to Pronounce Midget

To pronounce "midget", say MIDG-et — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

MIDG-et

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💡 Tip for remembering “midget”

"midget" has 2 syllables: midg-et. It rhymes with fidget and digit, if that helps it stick.

What does midget mean?

noun

  1. A little sandfly.

    “Although tiny and just two-winged, midgets can bite you till you itch all over your unprotected skin.”

  2. Any small swarming insect similar to the mosquito; a midge.

Synonyms

dwarfshort-arseshortieshortytichtitchvertically challenged

Antonyms

giant

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Words that rhyme with midget

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fidgetdigitwidgetbridgetgidgetbrigittebridgettebridgettmidgett

Related words

bantamlilliputiandwarfpetitetinylittlediminutivesmall

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "midget"?▾

"Midget" has 2 syllables: midg · et.

What does "midget" mean?▾

Midget: A little sandfly.

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