To pronounce "halftime", 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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HALFT-im-e
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"halftime" has 3 syllables: halft-im-e. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Halftime" has 3 syllables: halft · im · e.
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