How to pronounce schooltime
Say it like SKOOL-tyme. Schooltime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL).
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- SKOOL
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schooltime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SKOOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of schooltime
American and British speakers say schooltime in essentially the same way: /ˈskulˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈskuːlˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SKOOL-tyme.
What does schooltime mean?
- Time spent in school; classtime
- Time spent at school; schooldays
Where does schooltime come from?
From school + time.
Questions about saying schooltime
How do you pronounce schooltime?
Say SKOOL-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈskulˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈskuːlˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schooltime?
Schooltime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SKOOL). Broken into parts: SKOOL · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say schooltime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈskulˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈskuːlˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.