How to pronounce sometimes
Say it like SUHM-tymz. Sometimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM).
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- SUHM
- tymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Sometimes pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SUHMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of sometimes
American and British speakers say sometimes in essentially the same way: /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/ in the US and /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/ in the UK.
British respelling: SUHM-tymz.
Other ways to say sometimes
Sometimes also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- sum-TYMZ /səmˈtaɪmz/
What does sometimes mean?
- on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always“sometimes she wished she were back in England”“sometimes her photography is breathtaking”
Where does sometimes come from?
From Middle English sumtymes, somtymes, som tymes, equivalent to sometime + -s (adverbial suffix).
Questions about saying sometimes
How do you pronounce sometimes?
Say SUHM-tymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in sometimes?
Sometimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SUHM). Broken into parts: SUHM · tymz.
Do Americans and Brits say sometimes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/ and the British form is /ˈsʌmˌtaɪmz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.