How to pronounce timepiece
Say it like TYME-pees. Timepiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- pees
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timepiece 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.
- peesGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of timepiece
American and British speakers say timepiece in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪmˌpis/ in the US and /ˈtaɪmˌpiːs/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYME-pees.
What does timepiece mean?
- A chronometer (any device used to tell the time of day), particularly a clock lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.“The only timepiece she allowed in the house was a sundial. She usually kept the curtains pulled.”
- A watch (a small portable device used to tell the time of day), particularly one lacking a chime or similar sounding mechanism.“His pocket watch was a beautiful timepiece.”
Where does timepiece come from?
From time + piece.
Questions about saying timepiece
How do you pronounce timepiece?
Say TYME-pees. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmˌpis/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmˌpiːs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timepiece?
Timepiece has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · pees.
Do Americans and Brits say timepiece the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪmˌpis/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪmˌpiːs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.