How to pronounce halftime
Say it like HAF-tyme. Halftime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAF).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈhæfˌtaɪm/HAF-tyme
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- HAF
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Halftime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HAFSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does halftime mean?
noun
- The halftime show, the primary light entertainment of a game, after the second quarter, when players can physically recover, coaches can give players a pep talk, bets can be doubled, etc.
- Alternative form of half-time.
- Alternative form of half-time.
- Alternative form of half-time.
Where does halftime come from?
From half- + time.
Questions about saying halftime
How do you pronounce halftime?
Say HAF-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈhæfˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in halftime?
Halftime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HAF). Broken into parts: HAF · tyme.