How to pronounce daytimes
Say it like DAY-tymz. Daytimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
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- DAY
- tymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Daytimes 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.
- tymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of daytimes
American and British speakers say daytimes in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/ in the US and /ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-tymz.
What does daytimes mean?
Questions about saying daytimes
How do you pronounce daytimes?
Say DAY-tymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in daytimes?
Daytimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · tymz.
Do Americans and Brits say daytimes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪˌtaɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.