How to Pronounce Real-time

To pronounce "real-time", say REALT-im-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈɹiːltaɪm/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈɹiːltaɪm/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “real-time”

"real-time" has 3 syllables: realt-im-e.

What does real-time mean?

adjective

  1. Communicated as the events being responded to occur; communicated or proceeding without much delay (compare instantaneous, synchronous )
  2. Of a system that responds to events or signals within a predictable time after their occurrence; specifically the response time must be within the maximum allowed, but is typically synchronous.

Synonyms

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Related words

realtimeactualreal-worldmomentaryinstanttimelyinstantaneousimmediate

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "real-time"?▾

"Real-time" has 3 syllables: realt · im · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "real-time"?▾

The IPA transcription of "real-time" is /ˈɹiːltaɪm/.

What does "real-time" mean?▾

Real-time: Communicated as the events being responded to occur; communicated or proceeding without much delay (compare instantaneous, synchronous )

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