How to pronounce timber
Say it like TIM-ber. Timber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
- TIM
- ber
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timber pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of timber
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TIM-buh.
What does timber mean?
- Trees in a forest regarded as a source of wood.“collect timber”
- Wood that has been pre-cut and is ready for use in construction.
- A heavy wooden beam, generally a whole log that has been squared off and used to provide heavy support for something such as a roof.“the timbers of a ship”
- Used by loggers to warn others that a tree being felled is falling.
- A cry used when anything is falling over.
- To fit with timbers.“timbering a roof”
- To light or land on a tree.
- To surmount as a timber does.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Words that rhyme with timber
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of timber.
Words that sound like timber
Questions about saying timber
How do you pronounce timber?
Say TIM-ber. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪmbɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtɪmbə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timber?
Timber has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · ber.
Is timber pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈtɪmbə/ (TIM-buh).
What words sound the same as timber?
Timber sounds the same as timbre in American English. The spelling and meaning are what tell them apart.