How to pronounce ultimately
Say it like UHL-tuh-mut-lee. Ultimately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL).
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- UHL
- tuh
- mut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Ultimately pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- UHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- tuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- mutKeep 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 ultimately
American and British speakers say ultimately in essentially the same way: /ˈʌltəmətli/ in the US and /ˈʌltɪmɪtli/ in the UK.
British respelling: UHL-tih-mit-lee.
What does ultimately mean?
- as the end result of a succession or process“ultimately he had to give in”“at long last the winter was over”
Where does ultimately come from?
From ultimate + -ly.
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Questions about saying ultimately
How do you pronounce ultimately?
Say UHL-tuh-mut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈʌltəmətli/. In British English it is /ˈʌltɪmɪtli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in ultimately?
Ultimately has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (UHL). Broken into parts: UHL · tuh · mut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say ultimately the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈʌltəmətli/ and the British form is /ˈʌltɪmɪtli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.