How to pronounce finitude
Say it like FIN-uh-tood. Finitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- uh
- tood
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finitude 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.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- toodKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of finitude
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: FIN-ih-tyood.
What does finitude mean?
- The state or characteristic of being finite; limitedness.
Where does finitude come from?
From Latin fin(is) + -itude or directly from Renaissance Latin finitūdō (“signifying a noun of state”), from fīnis (“end, limit”) + -tūdō.
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Questions about saying finitude
How do you pronounce finitude?
Say FIN-uh-tood. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnətud/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪtjuːd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finitude?
Finitude has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · uh · tood.
Is finitude pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈfɪnɪtjuːd/ (FIN-ih-tyood).