How to pronounce lagtime
Say it like LAG-tyme. Lagtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG).
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- LAG
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lagtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- tymeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lagtime
American and British speakers say lagtime in essentially the same way: /ˈlæɡtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈlæɡtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAG-tyme.
What does lagtime mean?
- The elapsed time between two events.
Where does lagtime come from?
From lag + time.
Words that rhyme with lagtime
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of lagtime.
Questions about saying lagtime
How do you pronounce lagtime?
Say LAG-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈlæɡtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈlæɡtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lagtime?
Lagtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAG). Broken into parts: LAG · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say lagtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlæɡtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈlæɡtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.