real soon now

Questions

What does real soon now mean?

Designating a time when something will become available, supposedly (but perhaps only optimistically) in the near future.

Where does real soon now come from?

From the information technology community, popularized by Jerry Pournelle's Chaos Manor column in BYTE magazine.

How to pronounce real soon now

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “real soon now”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “real soon now” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.