How to pronounce timers
Say it like TY-merz. Timers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY).
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US American/ˈtaɪmɚz/TY-merz
UK British/ˈtaɪməz/TY-muz
- TY
- merz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timers 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.
- merzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of timers
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TY-muz.
What does timers mean?
noun
- plural of timer How to pronounce timer
Questions about saying timers
How do you pronounce timers?
Say TY-merz. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmɚz/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪməz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timers?
Timers has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TY). Broken into parts: TY · merz.
Is timers 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 /ˈtaɪməz/ (TY-muz).