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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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.

What does until mean?

preposition

  1. Up to the time of (something happening); pending.
  2. Up to (a certain place)

conjunction

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

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Frequently asked questions

How do you 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.

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); pending.

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