How to pronounce airtime
Say it like AIR-tyme. Airtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR).
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US American/ˈɛrˌtaɪm/AIR-tyme
UK British/ˈɛəˌtaɪm/AIR-tyme
- AIR
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Airtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of airtime
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AIR-tyme.
What does airtime mean?
noun
- The duration during which a radio or television program (or part of one) is transmitted.“Can you get me some airtime for my latest single?”
- The duration spent talking during a conversation.
- The chargeable use of a mobile phone, either in minutes or in units dependent on the use or traffic.
Where does airtime come from?
From air + time.
Questions about saying airtime
How do you pronounce airtime?
Say AIR-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛrˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛəˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in airtime?
Airtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AIR). Broken into parts: AIR · tyme.
Is airtime pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɛəˌtaɪm/ (AIR-tyme).