How to Pronounce Immediate

To pronounce "immediate", say IMM-ed-iat-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ɪˈmiːdɪət/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

9

Letters

/ɪˈmiːdɪət/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “immediate”

"immediate" has 4 syllables: imm-ed-iat-e. It rhymes with intermediate and remediate, if that helps it stick.

What does immediate mean?

adjective

  1. Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

    “Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link.”

  2. Very close; direct or adjacent.

    “immediate family;  immediate vicinity”

Synonyms

instantpresentindubitableself-evidentclosenearby

Words that rhyme with immediate

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

intermediateremediate

Related words

proximatepresentfastclosedirectcontiguouspromptquick

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "immediate"?▾

"Immediate" has 4 syllables: imm · ed · iat · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "immediate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "immediate" is /ɪˈmiːdɪət/.

What does "immediate" mean?▾

Immediate: Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.

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