American English

How to pronounce sometimes

adverbA1Very common word
SUHMtaimz

/ˈsəmˌtaɪmz/

2 syllables · Stress the first syllable.

On some occasions, but not every time.

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Meanings & examples

adverb

On some occasions, but not every time.

Sometimes I walk to work.

She sometimes works on Saturdays.

Common phrases & grammar

sometimes happen · sometimes feel · sometimes need · sometimes use

Sometimes + subject + verb

Subject + sometimes + verb

Useful expressions

sometimes ... sometimes ...

At some times one thing happens, and at other times something different happens.

Sometimes I cook, and sometimes I order takeout.