H2 – How to Pronounce “immediately”
To begin, let’s break down the pronunciation of “immediately.”
Pronunciation: ih-mee-dee-uht-lee
Now, let’s go through each syllable:
- The first syllable “ih” sounds like the short “i” sound in “sit” followed by a soft “h” sound.
- The second syllable “mee” sounds like the word “me” followed by a long “ee” sound.
- The third syllable “dee” sounds like the word “dee” with a long “ee” sound.
- The fourth syllable “uht” sounds like the word “uh” followed by a soft “t” sound.
- The fifth and final syllable “lee” sounds like the word “lee” with a long “ee” sound.
When saying the word “immediately,” it is essential to stress the third syllable “dee” as this is where the emphasis is placed. Remember to pronounce each syllable separately, without blending them together.
Practice saying “immediately” slowly at first, and gradually increase your speed until you achieve a fluent pronunciation.
I hope this guide helps you pronounce “immediately” correctly!