Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

time period

/ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.18 in modern English

Syllables
time pe-ri-od
IPA
/ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.

Etymology

From time + period.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/

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Questions

How do you pronounce time period?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtaɪm pɪɚ.i.əd/.
What does time period mean?
The length of time during which an activity occurs or a condition remains, which may be measured either in seconds or in millions of years, depending upon the nature of the activity or condition being considered.
Where does time period come from?
From time + period.

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