How to pronounce deadtime
Say it like DED-tyme. Deadtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED).
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- DED
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Deadtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DEDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of deadtime
American and British speakers say deadtime in essentially the same way: /ˈdɛdtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈdɛdtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: DED-tyme.
What does deadtime mean?
- The time between a change in a signal and the response to that change.
- The time, after an event, during which a system cannot respond to a second event.
- The serving of a prison sentence.
Where does deadtime come from?
From dead + time.
Words that rhyme with deadtime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of deadtime.
Questions about saying deadtime
How do you pronounce deadtime?
Say DED-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛdtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈdɛdtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in deadtime?
Deadtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DED). Broken into parts: DED · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say deadtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdɛdtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈdɛdtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.