How to pronounce transfinite
Say it like trans-FY-nyte. Transfinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY).
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US American/trænsˈfaɪnaɪt/trans-FY-nyte
UK BritishNo British transcription yet. The audio still plays in this accent.
- trans
- FY
- nyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Transfinite pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- transKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
What does transfinite mean?
adjective
- Beyond finite.
- Relating to transfinite numbers.
- A transfinite number.
Where does transfinite come from?
From German transfinit, coined by Georg Cantor, equivalent to trans- + finite.
Questions about saying transfinite
How do you pronounce transfinite?
Say trans-FY-nyte. The American pronunciation is /trænsˈfaɪnaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in transfinite?
Transfinite has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FY). Broken into parts: trans · FY · nyte.