How to pronounce wartime
Say it like WOR-tyme. Wartime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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- WOR
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wartime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wartime
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-tyme.
What does wartime mean?
- a period of time during which there is armed conflict
Where does wartime come from?
From war + time.
Questions about saying wartime
How do you pronounce wartime?
Say WOR-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wartime?
Wartime has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · tyme.
Is wartime 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 /ˈwɔːˌtaɪm/ (WAW-tyme).