How to pronounce anytime
Say it like EN-ee-tyme. Anytime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN).
- EN
- ee
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Anytime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- ENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of anytime
American and British speakers say anytime in essentially the same way: /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈɛnɪˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: EN-ih-tyme.
What does anytime mean?
- At any time.“I don’t like beer much. Give me a fine wine anytime.”
- A form of you're welcome in response to thank you or thanks.“Thanks so much for looking after grandpa. ~ That’s all right. Any time, dawg.”
- suitable for any time; not associated with any particular time.
Where does anytime come from?
From Middle English any time, ony tyme, from Old English ǣniġum tīman, equivalent to any + time.
Questions about saying anytime
How do you pronounce anytime?
Say EN-ee-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈɛnɪˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in anytime?
Anytime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (EN). Broken into parts: EN · ee · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say anytime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɛniˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈɛnɪˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.