How to Pronounce "time is short"
expression
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈʃɔɹt
TYME iz SHORT
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ʃˈɔːt
TYME iz SHAWT
Definition
This expression means there is not much time left to do something, so you must act quickly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈtaɪm/ /ˈɪz/, /ɪz/ /ˈʃɔɹt
British English
tˈaɪm/ /ˈɪz/ /ʃˈɔːt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TYME iz SHORT
UK
TYME iz SHAWT
Listen in Context
Time is short, so let's start the meeting now.
Finish your test quickly because time is short.
We must leave now; time is short.
I know you have a lot to say, but time is short, so please keep it brief.