How to pronounce timezone
Say it like TYME-zohn. Timezone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME).
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- TYME
- zohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timezone 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.
- zohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of timezone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: TYME-zohn.
What does timezone mean?
- Alternative form of time zone (chiefly US)
Where does timezone come from?
From time + zone.
Questions about saying timezone
How do you pronounce timezone?
Say TYME-zohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈtaɪmˌzoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈtaɪmˌzəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timezone?
Timezone has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TYME). Broken into parts: TYME · zohn.
Is timezone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈtaɪmˌzəʊn/ (TYME-zohn).