How to pronounce untimely
Say it like un-TYME-lee. Untimely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYME).
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- un
- TYME
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Untimely pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- TYMESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of untimely
American and British speakers say untimely in essentially the same way: /ənˈtaɪmli/ in the US and /ənˈtaɪmli/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-TYME-lee.
What does untimely mean?
- At an inopportune time.“untimely remarks”
- Early; premature.“an untimely death”
- Prematurely.
Where does untimely come from?
From Middle English untymely (also earlier untimliche), equivalent to un- + timely.
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Questions about saying untimely
How do you pronounce untimely?
Say un-TYME-lee. The American pronunciation is /ənˈtaɪmli/. In British English it is /ənˈtaɪmli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in untimely?
Untimely has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (TYME). Broken into parts: un · TYME · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say untimely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈtaɪmli/ and the British form is /ənˈtaɪmli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.