How to Pronounce Timeout

To pronounce "timeout", say TIM-eout — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

7

Letters

/ˈtaɪm.aʊt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “timeout”

"timeout" has 2 syllables: tim-eout. It rhymes with stout and rout, if that helps it stick.

What does timeout mean?

noun

  1. A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

    “We're being beaten! We need a time-out!”

  2. A break from a tense, heated or stressful situation (often enforced, sometimes as a disciplinary measure); a cooling-off period.

    “Hitting people is not acceptable! Go to your room and take a time-out!”

noun

  1. (communication) The allowed maximal time for a process to end normally.
  2. (communication) The intentional termination of an incomplete task after a time limit considered long enough for it to end normally.

    “My connection was so slow that I kept receiving timeouts when trying to view Web pages.”

Words that rhyme with timeout

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

stoutroutflouttoutdevoutdoubtspoutpoutgloutcloutscoutshout

Related words

disconnectdisconnectiontimingholdstandbywaitingpausewait

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "timeout"?▾

"Timeout" has 2 syllables: tim · eout.

What is the IPA transcription of "timeout"?▾

The IPA transcription of "timeout" is /ˈtaɪm.aʊt/.

What does "timeout" mean?▾

Timeout: A short break in the action of a sport, for substitution, consultation, etc.

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