How to Pronounce Midnight

To pronounce "midnight", say MIDN-ight — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmɪdnʌɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “midnight”

"midnight" has 2 syllables: midn-ight. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does midnight mean?

noun

  1. The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise.
  2. 12 o'clock at night exactly.

adjective

  1. Utterly dark or black.

Synonyms

a.m.am

Antonyms

middaynoon

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Words that rhyme with midnight

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

nooneveningnightmiddlemidnorthtwelveabyss

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "midnight"?▾

"Midnight" has 2 syllables: midn · ight.

What is the IPA transcription of "midnight"?▾

The IPA transcription of "midnight" is /ˈmɪdnʌɪt/.

What does "midnight" mean?▾

Midnight: The middle of the night: the sixth temporal hour, equidistant between sunset and sunrise.

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