How to pronounce finitary
Say it like FIN-ih-ter-ee. Finitary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- ih
- ter
- ee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finitary pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- terKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- eeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of finitary
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIN-ih-tuh-ree.
What does finitary mean?
- Of a function, taking a finite number of arguments to produce an output.
- Pertaining to finite-length proofs, each using a finite set of axioms.
Questions about saying finitary
How do you pronounce finitary?
Say FIN-ih-ter-ee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪtɛri/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪtəri/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finitary?
Finitary has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · ih · ter · ee.
Is finitary pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /ˈfɪnɪtəri/ (FIN-ih-tuh-ree).