How to Pronounce "finite"
word
ˈfaɪˌnaɪt
FY-nyte
fˈaɪnaɪt
FY-nyte
Definition
Having limits; not endless or infinite. Something that is finite has a clear beginning and end or a set amount.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪˌnaɪt
British English
fˈaɪnaɪt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FY-nyte
UK
FY-nyte
Listen in Context
There is a finite amount of water on Earth.
Life is finite; it does not last forever.
He can only work for a finite number of hours.
Resources are finite, so we need to use them wisely.