How to Pronounce "midgets"
word
/ˈmɪdʒəts/
MIJ-its
/mˈɪdʒɪts/
MIJ-its
Definition
A very offensive and outdated term for a person of very short stature, especially due to a medical condition; strongly discouraged today. Sometimes formerly used for certain performers, but now considered inappropriate.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈmɪdʒəts/
British English
/mˈɪdʒɪts/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
MIJ-its
UK
MIJ-its
Listen in Context
The circus used to hire midgets as performers, but this is not acceptable today.
Using the word 'midgets' can hurt people and should be avoided.
Books from the past sometimes mention midgets in a way that is disrespectful today.
Some people don't realize that calling others 'midgets' is extremely disrespectful.