English pronunciation · Words Starting with D
Definite Pronunciation
Definite is pronounced DE-fuh-nuht, IPA /ˈdɛfənət/.
DE-fuh-nuht
US /ˈdɛfənət/ · UK /ˈdɛfɪnət/
Syllables: DE · fuh · nuht (3 syllables, stress on syllable 1)
adjective: Clearly decided or clearly defined, with no room for doubt.
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Definite in a Sentence
- We need a definite answer by Friday.
- There has been a definite improvement.
- The plan has no definite start date yet.
Common Mispronunciations of Definite
Not DE-fuh-nyt
The last syllable is a weak nuht, rhyming with the end of infinite. A long eye sound there belongs to the verb define.
Not duh-FI-nuht
The beat stays at the front. Definition moves it to the third part, which is where the confusion comes from.
Tip: Definitely follows the same shape with one more quiet syllable, and neither word has an a in it.
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