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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.