How to Pronounce Nighttime

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “nighttime”

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

What does nighttime mean?

noun

  1. The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the night.

adjective

  1. Pertaining to nighttime; appropriate to the night.
  2. Happening during the night.

Synonyms

nightertalenighttidenightnocturnal

Antonyms

daydaytimediurnal

Words that rhyme with nighttime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

nightlynocturnalnightdarknightfallovernightlate-nightevening

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "nighttime"?▾

"Nighttime" has 3 syllables: nightt · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "nighttime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "nighttime" is /ˈnaɪtˌtaɪm/.

What does "nighttime" mean?▾

Nighttime: The hours of darkness between sunset and sunrise; the night.

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