How to pronounce bedtime
Say it like BED-tyme. Bedtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED).
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- BED
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bedtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BEDSay 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 bedtime
American and British speakers say bedtime in essentially the same way: /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BED-tyme.
What does bedtime mean?
- the time you go to bed
Where does bedtime come from?
From Middle English bedtyme, bed-tyme, bedetyme, bedde tyme, equivalent to bed + time.
Questions about saying bedtime
How do you pronounce bedtime?
Say BED-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bedtime?
Bedtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BED). Broken into parts: BED · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say bedtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈbɛdˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.