How to Pronounce "midshipman"
word
ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən
MID-SHIP-muhn
mˈɪdʃɪpmən
mid-SHIP-muhn
Definition
A midshipman is a student or junior officer in training at a naval academy or serving in the navy, usually on the path to becoming a commissioned officer.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmən
British English
mˈɪdʃɪpmən
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-SHIP-muhn
UK
mid-SHIP-muhn
Listen in Context
The midshipman studied navigation every day.
A midshipman wears a navy uniform.
The ship had three midshipmen on board.
After two years, the midshipman earned his first promotion.