How to pronounce daytime
Say it like DAY-tyme. Daytime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daytime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of daytime
American and British speakers say daytime in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-tyme.
What does daytime mean?
- the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside“the dawn turned night into day”“it is easier to make the repairs in the daytime”
Where does daytime come from?
From day + time.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with daytime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of daytime.
Questions about saying daytime
How do you pronounce daytime?
Say DAY-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daytime?
Daytime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say daytime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.