How to pronounce nighttime
Say it like NYTE-tyme. Nighttime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE).
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- NYTE
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nighttime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NYTESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of nighttime
American and British speakers say nighttime in essentially the same way: /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: NYTE-tyme.
What does nighttime mean?
- The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the night.
- Pertaining to nighttime; appropriate to the night.
- Happening during the night.
Where does nighttime come from?
From Middle English nyght tyme, nyȝttyme, equivalent to night + time.
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Questions about saying nighttime
How do you pronounce nighttime?
Say NYTE-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in nighttime?
Nighttime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NYTE). Broken into parts: NYTE · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say nighttime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.