How to pronounce timeworn
Say it like TYME-worn. Timeworn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- worn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timeworn 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.
- wornKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of timeworn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: TYME-wawn.
What does timeworn mean?
- Showing the effects of wear due to long use.
- Banal or trite; hackneyed or overused.
Where does timeworn come from?
From time + worn.
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Questions about saying timeworn
How do you pronounce timeworn?
Say TYME-worn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmwɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmwɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timeworn?
Timeworn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · worn.
Is timeworn 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 /ˈtaɪmwɔːn/ (TYME-wawn).