pastime
nounHow many syllables in pastime?
There are 2 syllables in the word pastime.How to pronounce pastime:
Definition of pastime:
- pastime (noun):
- an activity which makes time pass pleasantly
- something that amuses and serves to make time pass agreeably diversion
- a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly).
Synonyms for pastime:
activity
amusement
avocation
by-line
dalliance
distraction
diversion
entertainment
game
hobby
hobbyhorse
interest
leisure
pursuit
recreation
relaxation
spare-time activity
sport
Antonyms for pastime:
bore
boredom
burden
business
career
chore
chosen work
commitment
commitments
contempt
contract
craft
daily grind
day gig
day job
derision
disdain
dislike
drudge
drudgery
duty
earnest
effort
employment
endeavor
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- pandit
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- pancakes
- palmer
- pallid
- palate
- palais
- padded
- pablo
- oysters
- oxcart
- ownself
- owest
- outreach
- outlaw
- outgrow
- outgrabe
- outflow
- outdoor
- outcry
- outcrop
- otis
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- osprey
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Syllable Fun Fact
The double consonant rule in English, affecting words like 'sitting', can indicate a short vowel sound and affect syllable division.
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