How to pronounce springtime
Say it like SPRING-tyme. Springtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING).
- SPRING
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Springtime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SPRINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of springtime
American and British speakers say springtime in essentially the same way: /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/ in the US and /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: SPRING-tyme.
What does springtime mean?
- The season of spring, between winter and summer.
- A period of flourishing and renewal.
Where does springtime come from?
From spring + time.
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Questions about saying springtime
How do you pronounce springtime?
Say SPRING-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in springtime?
Springtime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SPRING). Broken into parts: SPRING · tyme.
Do Americans and Brits say springtime the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/ and the British form is /ˈsprɪŋˌtaɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.