How to pronounce primetime
Say it like PRYME-tyme. Primetime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRYME).
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- PRYME
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Primetime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- PRYMESay 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 primetime
American and British speakers say primetime in essentially the same way: /ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: PRYME-tyme.
What does primetime mean?
- Alternative form of prime time.
Where does primetime come from?
From prime + time.
Questions about saying primetime
How do you pronounce primetime?
Say PRYME-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in primetime?
Primetime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (PRYME). Broken into parts: PRYME · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say primetime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈpraɪmˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.