How to pronounce lunchtime
Say it like LUHNCH-tyme. Lunchtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNCH).
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- LUHNCH
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lunchtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHNCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of lunchtime
American and British speakers say lunchtime in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHNCH-tyme.
What does lunchtime mean?
- The time or hour at or around which lunch is normally eaten.
- A break in work or school to eat lunch.“It's almost lunchtime, so I think I'll finish up later this afternoon.”
Where does lunchtime come from?
From lunch + time.
Questions about saying lunchtime
How do you pronounce lunchtime?
Say LUHNCH-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lunchtime?
Lunchtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHNCH). Broken into parts: LUHNCH · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say lunchtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈlʌntʃˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.