How do you pronounce "midget"?

In American English: /ˈmɪdʒət/ (MIJ-uht). In British English: /mˈɪdʒɪt/ (M-ij). In Canadian English: /ˈmɪdʒət/ (MIJ-uht). In Australian English: /mˈɪdʒɪt/ (M-ij).

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

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈmɪdʒət/ (MIJ-uht), while in British English it's /mˈɪdʒɪt/ (M-ij).

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midget

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/ˈmɪdʒət/

MIJ-uht

Syllable Breakdown

mɪdʒmid·ətget

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