How to pronounce thyme
Say it like THYME. Thyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- THYME
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thyme pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- THYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of thyme
American and British speakers say thyme in essentially the same way: /θaɪm/ in the US and /taɪm/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYME.
What does thyme mean?
- Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as garden thyme (Thymus vulgaris), a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.
Words that rhyme with thyme
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of thyme.
Questions about saying thyme
How do you pronounce thyme?
Say THYME. The American pronunciation is /θaɪm/. In British English it is /taɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thyme?
Thyme is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: THYME.
Do Americans and Brits say thyme the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /θaɪm/ and the British form is /taɪm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.