How to Pronounce Meantime

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

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈmiːntaɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “meantime”

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

What does meantime mean?

noun

  1. The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.

    “I'll get started tomorrow but, in the meantime, let's see if we can get a few more opinions.”

adverb

  1. During the interval; meanwhile

Synonyms

between-timemeanwhile

Words that rhyme with meantime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

meanwhilewaitwaitinglapsemomentwhileinterimelsewhere

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "meantime"?▾

"Meantime" has 3 syllables: meant · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "meantime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "meantime" is /ˈmiːntaɪm/.

What does "meantime" mean?▾

Meantime: The time spent waiting for another event; time in between.

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