How to pronounce wintertime
Say it like WIN-ter-tyme. Wintertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈwɪntɚˌtaɪm/WIN-ter-tyme
UK British/ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm/WIN-tuh-tyme
- WIN
- ter
- tyme
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wintertime pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- tymeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of wintertime
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WIN-tuh-tyme.
What does wintertime mean?
noun
- The season of winter, between autumn and spring.
Where does wintertime come from?
From winter + time.
Similar and opposite words
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Questions about saying wintertime
How do you pronounce wintertime?
Say WIN-ter-tyme. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɪntɚˌtaɪm/. In British English it is /ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wintertime?
Wintertime has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WIN). Broken into parts: WIN · ter · tyme.
Is wintertime 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 /ˈwɪntəˌtaɪm/ (WIN-tuh-tyme).