To pronounce "old-timer", say OLDT-im-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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OLDT-im-er
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"old-timer" has 3 syllables: oldt-im-er. It rhymes with climber and limer, if that helps it stick.
noun
“Some of the old-timers around here might be able to tell you how it all began.”
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"Old-timer" has 3 syllables: oldt · im · er.
Old-timer: One who has been around for a long time or has a great deal of experience; a veteran.
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