How to Pronounce "midshipmen"
word
ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmɛn
MID-SHIP-men
mˈɪdʃɪpmˌɛn
MID-ship-men
Definition
Midshipmen are students or trainees at a naval academy who are preparing to become officers in the navy.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈmɪdˈʃɪpmɛn
British English
mˈɪdʃɪpmˌɛn
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MID-SHIP-men
UK
MID-ship-men
Listen in Context
The midshipmen wore navy uniforms.
Several midshipmen studies navigation as part of their training.
The commander gave orders to the midshipmen.
Every summer, the academy welcomes hundreds of new midshipmen.