How to pronounce sometimes
adverb On some occasions.
Written sound guide
SUMtymz
Nora’s AI voice uses natural Indian English. Written guides are approximate and may differ from Nora’s pronunciation. CAPITAL letters mark the strongest syllable.
Find the sounds
Break it down.
Give SUM the strongest beat
The last part rhymes with rhymes; keep m and z together at the end.
01SUMStrongest beat
02tymzLighter beat
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Try a whole sentence.
“I sometimes work on Saturdays.”Your turn
A little out-loud practice.
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Say sometimes slowly. Give SUM the strongest beat.
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Read the example sentence at a comfortable pace.
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Look away from the screen. Make your own sentence with sometimes.
What should I check?
The last part rhymes with rhymes; keep m and z together at the end. Focus on one small adjustment, then try again. This is self-guided practice; the page does not record or score your voice.
