How to Pronounce Ultimately

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

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4

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈʌltɪmətli/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “ultimately”

"ultimately" has 4 syllables: ult-im-at-ely.

What does ultimately mean?

adverb

  1. Indicating the last item.

    “Firstly,… Secondly,… Ultimately,…”

  2. Indicating the most important action.

    “Ultimately, he will have to make a decision before the end of the week.”

Synonyms

at lastfinallyin the endat the end of the daywhen all is said and doneterminal etymon

Related words

finallylastlastlyconclusivelythen

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ultimately"?▾

"Ultimately" has 4 syllables: ult · im · at · ely.

What is the IPA transcription of "ultimately"?▾

The IPA transcription of "ultimately" is /ˈʌltɪmətli/.

What does "ultimately" mean?▾

Ultimately: Indicating the last item.

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