How to Pronounce Half-time

To pronounce "half-time", say HALFT-im-e — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

HALFT-im-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “half-time”

"half-time" has 3 syllables: halft-im-e.

What does half-time mean?

noun

  1. The interval between the two halves of a sports match.
  2. The time taken for a physical quantity to halve the difference between its present value and its final value.

Related words

part-timeintervalrangehalftimehalfhalf-lifemattyhalf-day

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How many syllables are in "half-time"?▾

"Half-time" has 3 syllables: halft · im · e.

What does "half-time" mean?▾

Half-time: The interval between the two halves of a sports match.

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