How to Pronounce Bedtime

To pronounce "bedtime", say BEDT-im-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈbɛdtaɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈbɛdtaɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “bedtime”

"bedtime" has 3 syllables: bedt-im-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

What does bedtime mean?

noun

  1. The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.

Words that rhyme with bedtime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "bedtime"?▾

"Bedtime" has 3 syllables: bedt · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "bedtime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "bedtime" is /ˈbɛdtaɪm/.

What does "bedtime" mean?▾

Bedtime: The time or hour at which one retires to bed in order to sleep.

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