How to Pronounce Immediately

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

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4

Syllables

11

Letters

/ˌɪˈmiˌdiətɫi/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ɪmˈiːdɪətli/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “immediately”

"immediately" has 4 syllables: imm-ed-iat-ely. It rhymes with mediately, if that helps it stick.

What does immediately mean?

adverb

  1. In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.

    “I hope we can begin immediately.”

conjunction

  1. Directly (as soon as). Indicates that the independent clause describes something that occurs immediately after the dependent clause's referent does.

Synonyms

forthwithnowtout de suiteafterdirectlyimmediatelyrightas soon as

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Words that rhyme with immediately

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Related words

forthwithinstantlynowdirectlystraightawaystatanon

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "immediately"?▾

"Immediately" has 4 syllables: imm · ed · iat · ely.

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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