How to pronounce wartimes
Say it like WOR-tymz. Wartimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR).
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US American/ˈwɔrˌtaɪmz/WOR-tymz
UK British/ˈwɔːˌtaɪmz/WAW-tymz
- WOR
- tymz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wartimes 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.
- tymzGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wartimes
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAW-tymz.
What does wartimes mean?
noun
- plural of wartime How to pronounce wartime
Questions about saying wartimes
How do you pronounce wartimes?
Say WOR-tymz. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔrˌtaɪmz/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːˌtaɪmz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wartimes?
Wartimes has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WOR). Broken into parts: WOR · tymz.
Is wartimes 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 /ˈwɔːˌtaɪmz/ (WAW-tymz).