How to Pronounce "time is of the essence"

expression

TYME iz uhv thee ESS-uhns

TYME iz ov thee ESS-uhns

Definition

This expression means that it is very important to do something quickly or within a certain time limit; any delay could cause problems or failure.

American English

ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɛsəns

British English

tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /ˈɛsəns

TYME iz uhv thee ESS-uhns

TYME iz ov thee ESS-uhns

In this contract, time is of the essence.

When shipping food, time is of the essence.

Please respond quickly, time is of the essence.

We have to finish this before noon—time is of the essence.