How to pronounce simultaneous
Say it like sy-mul-TAY-nee-us. Simultaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY).
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- sy
- mul
- TAY
- nee
- us
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Simultaneous pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- syGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- mulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- usKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of simultaneous
American and British speakers say simultaneous in essentially the same way: /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/ in the US and /ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/ in the UK.
British respelling: sim-ul-TAY-nee-us.
What does simultaneous mean?
- occurring or operating at the same time“a series of coincident events”
Where does simultaneous come from?
From Medieval Latin simultaneus, from simultim (“at the same time, extended”), from Latin simul (“together, at the same time”); compare similar.
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with simultaneous
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Questions about saying simultaneous
How do you pronounce simultaneous?
Say sy-mul-TAY-nee-us. The American pronunciation is /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/. In British English it is /ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in simultaneous?
Simultaneous has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (TAY). Broken into parts: sy · mul · TAY · nee · us.
Do Americans and Brits say simultaneous the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˌsaɪməlˈteɪniəs/ and the British form is /ˌsɪməlˈteɪniəs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.