How to pronounce timetable
Say it like TYME-tay-bul. Timetable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- tay
- bul
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timetable 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.
- tayGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of timetable
American and British speakers say timetable in essentially the same way: /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ in the US and /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ in the UK.
British respelling: TYME-tay-bul.
What does timetable mean?
- A tabular schedule of events with the times at which they occur, especially times of arrivals and departures.“The timetable has been changed several times since it was first announced.”
- A schedule of arrivals and departures published in book or booklet form, or as a pamphlet, and available to travelers, either free or for a charge.
- To arrange a specific time for (an event, a class, etc).“I've timetabled the meeting for Monday afternoon.”
Where does timetable come from?
From time + table.
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Questions about saying timetable
How do you pronounce timetable?
Say TYME-tay-bul. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timetable?
Timetable has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · tay · bul.
Do Americans and Brits say timetable the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/ and the British form is /ˈtaɪmˌteɪbəl/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.