How to Pronounce "halftime"
word
/ˈhæfˌtaɪm/
HAF-tym
/hˈɑːftaɪm/
HAAHF-tym
Definition
The period of rest between the two halves of a sports game, such as football or basketball. It is also used to refer to the exact middle point of the game.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈhæfˌtaɪm/
British English
/hˈɑːftaɪm/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HAF-tym
UK
HAAHF-tym
Listen in Context
The players rest during halftime.
We got snacks at halftime.
The score was tied at halftime.
They made big changes to the team at halftime.