How to pronounce infinitely
Say it like IN-fuh-nut-lee. Infinitely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce infinitely. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- IN
- fuh
- nut
- lee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infinitely 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.
- leeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infinitely
American and British speakers say infinitely in essentially the same way: /ˈɪnfənətli/ in the US and /ˈɪnfənətli/ in the UK.
British respelling: IN-fuh-nut-lee.
What does infinitely mean?
- without bounds“he is infinitely wealthy”
- continuing forever without end“there are infinitely many possibilities”
Where does infinitely come from?
From infinite + -ly.
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Questions about saying infinitely
How do you pronounce infinitely?
Say IN-fuh-nut-lee. The American pronunciation is /ˈɪnfənətli/. In British English it is /ˈɪnfənətli/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infinitely?
Infinitely has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (IN). Broken into parts: IN · fuh · nut · lee.
Do Americans and Brits say infinitely the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈɪnfənətli/ and the British form is /ˈɪnfənətli/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.