How to Pronounce "infinitesimal"
word
ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməɫ
in-fin-i-TESS-i-muhl
ˈɪnfɪnətˌɛsɪməl
IN-fin-uh-TESS-i-muhl
Definition
So small that it is almost impossible to measure or see; extremely tiny.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˌɪnfɪnɪˈtɛsɪməɫ
British English
ˈɪnfɪnətˌɛsɪməl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
in-fin-i-TESS-i-muhl
UK
IN-fin-uh-TESS-i-muhl
Listen in Context
The difference between the two numbers is infinitesimal.
Scientists measured an infinitesimal amount of dust.
Even an infinitesimal change can affect the result.
Her patience wore thin after an infinitesimal delay.