How to Pronounce Hitherto

To pronounce "hitherto", say HITH-ert-o — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈhɪðəˌtuː/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “hitherto”

"hitherto" has 3 syllables: hith-ert-o. It rhymes with blue and slew, if that helps it stick.

What does hitherto mean?

adverb

  1. Up to this or that time.

Synonyms

heretoforeup to now

Antonyms

from now onhenceforth

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Words that rhyme with hitherto

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

blueslewsubduepursuetrueviewconstrueeschewpurviewimbuecootaboo

Related words

heretoforeyetnowformerly

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "hitherto"?▾

"Hitherto" has 3 syllables: hith · ert · o.

What is the IPA transcription of "hitherto"?▾

The IPA transcription of "hitherto" is /ˈhɪðəˌtuː/.

What does "hitherto" mean?▾

Hitherto: Up to this or that time.

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