How to pronounce immediate

Say it like this: /ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/ɪˈmi.di.ɪt/

What does immediate mean?

adjHappening right away, instantly, with no delay.

“Computer users these days expect immediate results when they click on a link.”

Very close; direct or adjacent.

“immediate family; immediate vicinity”

Manifestly true; requiring no argument.

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