How to Pronounce Until

To pronounce "until", say unt-IL — 2 syllables, IPA /ənˈtɪɫ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Accent

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ənˈtɪɫ/

🇺🇸 IPA (US)

/ʌntˈɪl/

🇬🇧 IPA (UK)

💡 Tip for remembering “until”

Break "until" into 2 beats and lean on "IL" — that's the stressed one. It rhymes with shrill and thrill, if that helps it stick.

What does until mean?

preposition

  1. Up to the time of (something happening).

    “If you can wait until after my meeting with her, we'll talk then.”

  2. Up to (a certain place)

    “Keep walking until the second set of traffic lights, then turn left.”

conjunction

  1. Up to the time that (a condition becomes true).
  2. Before (a condition becoming true).

Synonyms

'tiltillup toaforebefore

Antonyms

since

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Words that rhyme with until

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shrillthrillkrilltrillskillillinstillbrillbastillemilltillswill

Related words

aboveadvanceafteragoaheadavantbeforebis

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "until"?▾

"Until" has 2 syllables: unt · il.

What is the IPA transcription of "until"?▾

The IPA transcription of "until" is /ənˈtɪɫ/.

What does "until" mean?▾

Until: Up to the time of (something happening).

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