How to Pronounce Untimely

To pronounce "untimely", say UNT-im-ely — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

UNT-im-ely

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💡 Tip for remembering “untimely”

"untimely" has 3 syllables: unt-im-ely. It rhymes with timely and primely, if that helps it stick.

What does untimely mean?

adjective

  1. At an inopportune time

    “untimely remarks”

  2. Early; premature

    “an untimely death”

adverb

  1. Prematurely

Synonyms

inopportuneearlypremature

Antonyms

opportunetimely

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Words that rhyme with untimely

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

timelyprimelybimli

Related words

ill-timedinopportuneunseasonablewrongprematurelyprematureearlyimproper

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "untimely"?▾

"Untimely" has 3 syllables: unt · im · ely.

What does "untimely" mean?▾

Untimely: At an inopportune time

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