How to pronounce lifetimes
Say it like LYFE-tymz. Lifetimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE).
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- LYFE
- tymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lifetimes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LYFESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lifetimes
American and British speakers say lifetimes in essentially the same way: /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪmz/ in the US and /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: LYFE-tymz.
What does lifetimes mean?
- plural of lifetime How to pronounce lifetime
Questions about saying lifetimes
How do you pronounce lifetimes?
Say LYFE-tymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lifetimes?
Lifetimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LYFE). Broken into parts: LYFE · tymz.
Do Americans and Brits say lifetimes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈlaɪfˌtaɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.