How to pronounce timeshare
Say it like TYME-shair. Timeshare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- shair
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timeshare 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.
- shairGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of timeshare
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYME-shair.
What does timeshare mean?
- Alternative form of time-share.
Where does timeshare come from?
From time + share.
Questions about saying timeshare
How do you pronounce timeshare?
Say TYME-shair. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmˌʃɛr/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmˌʃɛə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timeshare?
Timeshare has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · shair.
Is timeshare 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 /ˈtaɪmˌʃɛə/ (TYME-shair).