How Do You Spell EVERYTIME?

Pronunciation: [ˈɛvɹɪtˌa͡ɪm] (IPA)

The spelling of the word "everytime" may cause confusion as it is often misspelled. The correct spelling of the word is actually "every time". The first syllable is pronounced as "ev-ri" with a short "e" sound, followed by "ti," and ending with the "-me" sound. The correct IPA phonetic transcription of "every time" is /ˈɛv.ri.taɪm/. It is important to use the correct spelling and pronunciation in order to avoid misunderstandings in communication.

Etymology of EVERYTIME

The word "everytime" is a compound of two words: "every" and "time".

"Every" originates from the Old English word "æfre", which means "always" or "ever". It evolved from the Proto-Germanic "aíwaz" and is related to the Old High German "eo", the Gothic "aiws", and the Dutch "eeuwig".

"Time" traces its roots back to the Old English word "tīma", which refers to a "suitable or appointed occasion". It has its origins in the Proto-Germanic "tīmô", derived from the Proto-Indo-European "*di-mon-", meaning "divided" or "allotted". This term is also related to the Old High German "zīt", the Dutch "tijd", and the German "Zeit".