How to Pronounce Thyme

To pronounce "thyme", say THYME — one syllable, IPA /taɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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/taɪm/

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💡 Tip for remembering “thyme”

"thyme" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with paradigm and sublime, if that helps it stick.

What does thyme mean?

noun

  1. Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

Words that rhyme with thyme

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

paradigmsublimeprimechimepantomimemaritimestimetimeslimeclimblimerhyme

Related words

herbmother-of-thymesparrowwortmeadowruepellamountain

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "thyme"?▾

"Thyme" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "thyme"?▾

The IPA transcription of "thyme" is /taɪm/.

What does "thyme" mean?▾

Thyme: Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.

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