How to Pronounce "sign of the times"
expression
SYN-uhv-thuh-TYMZ
SYN-ov-thuh-TYMZ
Definition
A 'sign of the times' is something that shows or reflects the important changes, problems, or general mood of a particular period in history.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈsaɪn/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈtaɪmz
British English
sˈaɪn/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /tˈaɪmz
Simplified Pronunciation
US
SYN-uhv-thuh-TYMZ
UK
SYN-ov-thuh-TYMZ
Listen in Context
Smartphones everywhere are a sign of the times.
Online shopping becoming common is a sign of the times.
Working from home is now a sign of the times.
People rarely use cash anymore—just another sign of the times.