How to Pronounce Immediately

"Immediately" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiətɫi/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

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5

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪˈmiˌdiətɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪmˈiːdɪətli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “immediately”

"immediately" has 5 syllables: immediately.

What does immediately mean?

adverb

  1. In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.
  2. Without any intervening time or space.

conjunction

  1. As soon as, the moment that. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}

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How do you pronounce "immediately"?▾

"Immediately" is not spelled the way it sounds. Its pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiətɫi/ in IPA and it has 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents — the audio is the reliable guide for a word like this.

How many syllables are in "immediately"?▾

"Immediately" has 5 syllables.

What is the IPA transcription of "immediately"?▾

The IPA transcription of "immediately" is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiətɫi/.

What does "immediately" mean?▾

Immediately: In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

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