How to pronounce bigtime
Say it like BIG-tyme. Bigtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG).
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- BIG
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bigtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BIGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of bigtime
American and British speakers say bigtime in essentially the same way: /ˈbɪɡtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈbɪɡtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: BIG-tyme.
What does bigtime mean?
- Of major significance or importance.
- To a significant degree.
- Alternative form of big time.
Where does bigtime come from?
From big + time.
Questions about saying bigtime
How do you pronounce bigtime?
Say BIG-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈbɪɡtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈbɪɡtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bigtime?
Bigtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BIG). Broken into parts: BIG · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say bigtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbɪɡtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈbɪɡtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.