How to pronounce infinity
Say it like in-FIN-ih-tee. Infinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN).
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- in
- FIN
- ih
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Infinity pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- inGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- 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.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of infinity
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: in-FIN-ih-tee.
What does infinity mean?
- time without end
Where does infinity come from?
From Middle English infinite, from Old French infinité, from Latin īnfīnitās (“unlimitedness”), from negative prefix in- (“not”), + fīnis (“end”), + noun of state suffix -tās.
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Questions about saying infinity
How do you pronounce infinity?
Say in-FIN-ih-tee. The American pronunciation is /ˌɪnˈfɪnɪti/. In British English it is /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in infinity?
Infinity has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN). Broken into parts: in · FIN · ih · tee.
Is infinity 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 /ɪnˈfɪnɪti/ (in-FIN-ih-tee).