How to pronounce mealtime
Say it like MEEL-tyme. Mealtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEEL).
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- MEEL
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mealtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MEELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mealtime
American and British speakers say mealtime in essentially the same way: /ˈmilˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈmiːlˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: MEEL-tyme.
What does mealtime mean?
- The appointed time at which a meal is served or eaten.“My youngest son has a special cry for mealtimes.”
Where does mealtime come from?
From Middle English meeltime, from Old English mǣltīma (“mealtime”), equivalent to meal + time.
Questions about saying mealtime
How do you pronounce mealtime?
Say MEEL-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈmilˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈmiːlˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mealtime?
Mealtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MEEL). Broken into parts: MEEL · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say mealtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈmilˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈmiːlˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.