How to pronounce immediately
Say it like im-EE-dee-ut-lee. Immediately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˌɪˈmiˌdiətli/im-EE-dee-ut-lee
UK British/ɪˈmiːdɪətli/ih-MEE-deert-lee
- im
- EE
- dee
- ut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Immediately 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of immediately
- American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4.
British respelling: ih-MEE-deert-lee.
What does immediately mean?
adverb
- In an immediate manner; instantly or without delay.“I hope we can begin immediately.”
- Without any intervening time or space.
- As soon as, the moment that.“My dog is an open book: immediately he smelled our dinner, he grew more interested in our activities.”
Where does immediately come from?
From Middle English immediatly, equivalent to immediate + -ly.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying immediately
How do you pronounce immediately?
Say im-EE-dee-ut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪˈmiˌdiətli/. In British English it is /ɪˈmiːdɪətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in immediately?
Immediately has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (EE). Broken into parts: im · EE · dee · ut · lee.
Is immediately pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 5 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /ɪˈmiːdɪətli/ (ih-MEE-deert-lee).