Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

Questions

What does in the meanwhile mean?
Temporarily, meanwhile.
Where does in the meanwhile come from?
It is traced to Middle English.

How to pronounce in the meanwhile

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “in the meanwhile”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “in the meanwhile”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “in the meanwhile” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.