How to Pronounce "indefinitely"
word
/ˌɪnˈdɛfənətɫi/
in-DEF-uh-nit-lee
/ɪndˈɛfɪnətli/
in-DEF-uh-nit-lee
Definition
For an unknown or unlimited period of time, with no set end.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˌɪnˈdɛfənətɫi/
British English
/ɪndˈɛfɪnətli/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-DEF-uh-nit-lee
UK
in-DEF-uh-nit-lee
Listen in Context
The meeting was postponed indefinitely.
The museum will remain closed indefinitely.
Our plans are on hold indefinitely.
No one knows how long this will last—maybe indefinitely.