How to Pronounce Midterm

To pronounce "midterm", say MIDT-erm — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “midterm”

"midterm" has 2 syllables: midt-erm. It rhymes with affirm and firm, if that helps it stick.

What does midterm mean?

noun

  1. A midterm school exam (i.e., halfway through the term).
  2. A midterm election

adjective

  1. Halfway through a term, or roughly so.

    “The administration is suffering from the usual midterm drop in approval ratings.”

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Words that rhyme with midterm

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affirmfirminfirmconfirmreaffirmtermsquirmbermlongtermspermfromferm

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "midterm"?▾

"Midterm" has 2 syllables: midt · erm.

What is the IPA transcription of "midterm"?▾

The IPA transcription of "midterm" is /ˈmɪdˌtəɹm/.

What does "midterm" mean?▾

Midterm: A midterm school exam (i.e., halfway through the term).

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