How to Pronounce Ultimate

To pronounce "ultimate", say ULT-im-at-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈʌltɪmɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈʌltɪmɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ultimate”

"ultimate" has 4 syllables: ult-im-at-e. It rhymes with penultimate, if that helps it stick.

What does ultimate mean?

noun

  1. The most basic or fundamental of a set of things
  2. The final or most distant point; the conclusion

verb

  1. To finish; to complete.

adjective

  1. Final; last in a series.
  2. (of a syllable) Last in a word or other utterance.

Synonyms

utmostuttermost

Antonyms

derivativeoriginalinitial

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Words that rhyme with ultimate

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penultimate

Related words

lastfarthesteventualcrowningsupremesimplefinalnet

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ultimate"?▾

"Ultimate" has 4 syllables: ult · im · at · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "ultimate"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ultimate" is /ˈʌltɪmɪt/.

What does "ultimate" mean?▾

Ultimate: The most basic or fundamental of a set of things

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