How to pronounce finitism
Say it like FY-ny-tiz-um. Finitism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- ny
- tiz
- um
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finitism pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- tizGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of finitism
American and British speakers say finitism in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪnaɪˌtɪzəm/ in the US and /ˈfaɪnaɪˌtɪzəm/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-ny-tiz-um.
What does finitism mean?
- An extreme form of constructivism, according to which a mathematical object does not exist unless it can be constructed from natural numbers in a finite number of steps.
Where does finitism come from?
From finite + -ism.
Questions about saying finitism
How do you pronounce finitism?
Say FY-ny-tiz-um. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪnaɪˌtɪzəm/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪnaɪˌtɪzəm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finitism?
Finitism has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · ny · tiz · um.
Do Americans and Brits say finitism the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪnaɪˌtɪzəm/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪnaɪˌtɪzəm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.