How to pronounce immediate
Say it like im-EE-dee-ut. Immediate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
- im
- EE
- dee
- ut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immediate 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.
- utKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of immediate
- American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3.
British respelling: ih-MEE-deert.
What does immediate mean?
- Happening right away, instantly, with no delay.“Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link.”
- Very close; direct or adjacent.“immediate family; immediate vicinity”
- Manifestly true; requiring no argument.
Where does immediate come from?
From Old French immediat (French immédiat), borrowed from Late Latin immediātus (“without in-between, moderation”), from Latin in + mediātus, perfect passive participle of mediō (“to halve, to be in the middle”) (see -ate (adjective-forming
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Words that rhyme with immediate
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Questions about saying immediate
How do you pronounce immediate?
Say im-EE-dee-ut. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiət/. In British English it is /ɪˈmiːdɪət/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immediate?
Immediate has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: im · EE · dee · ut.
Is immediate pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 4 syllables and British English 3. The British form is /ɪˈmiːdɪət/ (ih-MEE-deert).