How to pronounce imminently
Say it like IM-uh-nunt-lee. Imminently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM).
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- IM
- uh
- nunt
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Imminently pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- IMSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nuntKeep 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 imminently
American and British speakers say imminently in essentially the same way: /ˈɪmənəntli/ in the US and /ˈɪmənəntli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IM-uh-nunt-lee.
What does imminently mean?
- In an imminent manner; liable to happen immediately or very soon.
Where does imminently come from?
From imminent + -ly.
Questions about saying imminently
How do you pronounce imminently?
Say IM-uh-nunt-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪmənəntli/. In British English it is /ˈɪmənəntli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in imminently?
Imminently has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IM). Broken into parts: IM · uh · nunt · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say imminently the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪmənəntli/ and the British form is /ˈɪmənəntli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.