How to pronounce dinnertime
Say it like DIN-er-tyme. Dinnertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIN).
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- DIN
- er
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dinnertime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of dinnertime
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DIN-uh-tyme.
What does dinnertime mean?
- The time when dinner takes place, as
- The midday mealtime as the main one: lunchtime.
- The evening mealtime as the main one: suppertime.
Where does dinnertime come from?
From dinner + time.
Questions about saying dinnertime
How do you pronounce dinnertime?
Say DIN-er-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɪnɚˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈdɪnəˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dinnertime?
Dinnertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DIN). Broken into parts: DIN · er · tyme.
Is dinnertime pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈdɪnəˌtaɪm/ (DIN-uh-tyme).