How to pronounce timothy
Say it like TIM-uh-thee. Timothy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM).
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- TIM
- uh
- thee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Timothy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TIMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- theeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of timothy
American and British speakers say timothy in essentially the same way: /ˈtɪməθi/ in the US and /ˈtɪməθi/ in the UK.
British respelling: TIM-uh-thee.
What does timothy mean?
- grass with long cylindrical spikes grown in northern United States and Europe for hay
- a disciple of Saint Paul who became the leader of the Christian community at Ephesus
- a grass grown for hay
Where does timothy come from?
Named after Timothy Hanson, who carried the seed from New England to Maryland about 1720.
Questions about saying timothy
How do you pronounce timothy?
Say TIM-uh-thee. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɪməθi/. In British English it is /ˈtɪməθi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in timothy?
Timothy has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TIM). Broken into parts: TIM · uh · thee.
Do Americans and Brits say timothy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɪməθi/ and the British form is /ˈtɪməθi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.