How to pronounce immediacy
Say it like im-EE-dee-uh-see. Immediacy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
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- im
- EE
- dee
- uh
- see
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immediacy pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- imGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- EESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- deeGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- seeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of immediacy
American and British speakers say immediacy in essentially the same way: /ˌɪˈmiˌdiəsi/ in the US and /ˌɪˈmiːˌdiːəsi/ in the UK.
British respelling: im-EE-dee-uh-see.
What does immediacy mean?
- The quality of being immediate, of happening right away.
- Lack of mediation; directness.
- Immediate awareness or apprehension.
Where does immediacy come from?
From immedi(ate) + -acy.
Questions about saying immediacy
How do you pronounce immediacy?
Say im-EE-dee-uh-see. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiəsi/. In British English it is /ˌɪˈmiːˌdiːəsi/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immediacy?
Immediacy has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: im · EE · dee · uh · see.
Do Americans and Brits say immediacy the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiəsi/ and the British form is /ˌɪˈmiːˌdiːəsi/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.