How to Pronounce "half the time"
expression
ˈhæf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪm
HAF thuh TIME
hˈɑːf/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪm
HAAHF thuh TIME
Definition
Used to say that something happens about 50% of the time, or very often but not always.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhæf/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪm
British English
hˈɑːf/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF thuh TIME
UK
HAAHF thuh TIME
Listen in Context
Half the time, he forgets his keys at home.
My phone only works half the time.
The bus comes late half the time.
Honestly, I feel tired half the time these days.