How to pronounce betime
Say it like bih-TYME. Betime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYME).
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- bih
- TYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Betime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- bihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- TYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of betime
American and British speakers say betime in essentially the same way: /bɪˈtaɪm/ in the US and /bɪˈtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: bih-TYME.
What does betime mean?
- Betimes.
Where does betime come from?
From Middle English by-tyme (“by time”); equivalent to by + time.
Words that rhyme with betime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of betime.
Questions about saying betime
How do you pronounce betime?
Say bih-TYME. The American pronunciation is /bɪˈtaɪm/. In British English it is /bɪˈtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in betime?
Betime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYME). Broken into parts: bih · TYME.
Do Americans and Brits say betime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /bɪˈtaɪm/ and the British form is /bɪˈtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.