How to pronounce timer
Say it like TY-mer. Timer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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- TY
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of timer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-muh.
What does timer mean?
- a timepiece that measures a time interval and signals its end
- (sports) an official who keeps track of the time elapsed
- a regulator that activates or deactivates a mechanism at set times
Where does timer come from?
From time (verb) + -er.
Words that rhyme with timer
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of timer.
Questions about saying timer
How do you pronounce timer?
Say TY-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timer?
Timer has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · mer.
Is timer 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 /ˈtaɪmə/ (TY-muh).