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  • 2 syllables
  • stressed syllable mid
  • 8 letters
Syllables
mid-night: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.
Stressed syllable
The 1st syllable is stressed: MID-night. Lighter (secondary) stress on night.
Pronunciation
/ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ in American English.
Stress position
The stress falls on the next-to-last syllable (1st of 2), as in TA-ble, ba-NA-na and in-for-MA-tion. Words ending in -tion and -sion always work this way.
Line break
At the end of a line you can break it as mid-night.

Words that rhyme with midnight

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Frequently asked questions

How do you divide midnight into syllables?

midnight divides as mid-night. mid-night: 2 syllables, one for each vowel sound you say.

How many syllables are in midnight?

Midnight has 2 syllables (mid-night).

Which syllable is stressed in midnight?

The stressed syllable in midnight is mid. The 1st syllable is stressed: MID-night. Lighter (secondary) stress on night.

How do you pronounce midnight?

/ˈmɪdˌnaɪt/ in American English.