English pronunciation · Words Starting with I
Immediate Pronunciation
Immediate is pronounced i-MEE-dee-uht, IPA /ˌɪˈmiˌdiət/.
i-MEE-dee-uht
US /ˌɪˈmiˌdiət/ · UK /ɪˈmiːdɪət/
Syllables: i · MEE · dee · uht (4 syllables, stress on syllable 2)
adjective: Happening at once, or nearest in space or relationship.
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Immediate in a Sentence
- The injection gave immediate relief.
- Only immediate family came to the service.
- We need an immediate answer on the price.
Common Mispronunciations of Immediate
Not i-MEE-dee-ayt
The ending is a weak uht. A clear ayt belongs to the verb mediate, which is a separate word.
Not im-MEE-dee-uht
Two m letters are written and one m sound is said.
Tip: Immediately adds a fifth beat without moving anything: i-MEE-dee-uht-lee.
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