How to Pronounce Finite

To pronounce "finite", say FIN-it-e — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪnaɪt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfaɪnaɪt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finite”

"finite" has 3 syllables: fin-it-e. It rhymes with insight and light, if that helps it stick.

What does finite mean?

adjective

  1. Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.
  2. (grammar, as opposed to infinite or nonfinite) limited by person or number.

    “The "goes" in "he goes" is a finite form of a verb”

Synonyms

limited

Antonyms

endlesseternaleverlastinginfiniteinfinitivalnonfinite

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Words that rhyme with finite

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insightlightcontriteincitedelighteruditebrighttwilightreconditeforthrightplightacolyte

Related words

boundeddelimitedimpermanentexhaustiblelimitedinflectedtensedprocessed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finite"?▾

"Finite" has 3 syllables: fin · it · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "finite"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finite" is /ˈfaɪnaɪt/.

What does "finite" mean?▾

Finite: Having an end or limit; (of a quantity) constrained by bounds; (of a set) whose number of elements is a natural number.

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