How to Pronounce Pastime

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

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3

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈpæsˌtaɪm/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/pˈɑːstaɪm/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “pastime”

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

What does pastime mean?

noun

  1. Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

    “Chatting is a pleasant pastime.”

verb

  1. To sport; to amuse oneself

Synonyms

kill-time

Words that rhyme with pastime

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

interestrecreationamusementpleasurehobbyleisureentertainmentdiversion

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "pastime"?▾

"Pastime" has 3 syllables: past · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "pastime"?▾

The IPA transcription of "pastime" is /ˈpæsˌtaɪm/.

What does "pastime" mean?▾

Pastime: Something which amuses, and serves to make time pass agreeably.

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