how to pronounce thyme

/taɪm/

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thyme is pronounced in one syllable

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An example use of thyme in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… on your potatoes sage thyme whatever my …”

meanings of thyme

noun:

Any plant of the labiate genus Thymus, such as the garden thyme, Thymus vulgaris, a warm, pungent aromatic, that is much used to give a relish to seasoning and soups.