How to pronounce infinite
Say it like IN-fuh-nut. Infinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
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- IN
- fuh
- nut
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infinite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- INSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- nutKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of infinite
American and British speakers say infinite in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfənət/ in the US and /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fih-nit.
What does infinite mean?
- having no limits or boundaries in time or space or extent or magnitude“the infinite ingenuity of man”“infinite wealth”
- (of verbs) not having tense, person, or number (as a participle or gerund or infinitive)“infinite verb form”
- too numerous to be counted“countless hours”“an infinite number of reasons”
- the unlimited expanse in which everything is located“they tested his ability to locate objects in space”“the boundless regions of the infinite”
Where does infinite come from?
From Middle English infinite, from Old French infinit and its etymon Latin īnfīnītus, from in- (“not”) + fīnis (“end”) + the perfect passive participle ending -ītus.
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Questions about saying infinite
How do you pronounce infinite?
Say IN-fuh-nut. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfənət/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infinite?
Infinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fuh · nut.
Do Americans and Brits say infinite the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfənət/ and the British form is /ˈɪnfɪnɪt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.