How to pronounce timeliness
Say it like TYME-lee-nus. Timeliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- lee
- nus
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timeliness pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nusKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of timeliness
American and British speakers say timeliness in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪmlinəs/ in the US and /ˈtaɪmlinəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYME-lee-nus.
What does timeliness mean?
- The state of being timely.
Where does timeliness come from?
From timely + -ness.
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Questions about saying timeliness
How do you pronounce timeliness?
Say TYME-lee-nus. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmlinəs/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmlinəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timeliness?
Timeliness has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · lee · nus.
Do Americans and Brits say timeliness the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪmlinəs/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪmlinəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.