How to Pronounce "middleweight"
word
ˈmɪdəɫˌweɪt
MID-uhl-wayt
mˈɪdəlwˌeɪt
MID-uhl-wayt
Definition
A middleweight is a person or thing that is in the middle range of weight, especially in boxing or other combat sports. It can also describe something of medium importance or strength.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdəɫˌweɪt
British English
mˈɪdəlwˌeɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-uhl-wayt
UK
MID-uhl-wayt
Listen in Context
He is a middleweight boxer.
The championship was for the middleweight title.
She moved up from middleweight to heavyweight.
He's one of the best middleweights in MMA right now.