How do you pronounce "amid"?

In American English: /əˈmɪd/ (uh-MID). In British English: /əmˈɪd/ (uhm-ID). In Canadian English: /əˈmɪd/ (uh-MID). In Australian English: /ɐmˈɪd/ (ⱯM).

Is "amid" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /əˈmɪd/ (uh-MID), while in British English it's /əmˈɪd/ (uhm-ID).

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amid

/əˈmɪd/

uh-MID

Syllable Breakdown

əam·mɪdid

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Last updated: 2026-02-12