To pronounce "midwest", say MIDW-est — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
midwest
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MIDW-est
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"midwest" has 2 syllables: midw-est. It rhymes with manifest and crest, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Midwest" has 2 syllables: midw · est.
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