Pronunciation Guide • English (from Latin)

How to Pronounce definitely

Difficulty: easy

IPA Transcription

/ˈdɛfɪnɪtli/

Why is it so hard to pronounce?

DEF-uh-nit-lee. Four syllables. Commonly misspelled as "definately" which leads to mispronunciation "def-uh-NATE-lee". The correct spelling (and pronunciation) has "finite" in the middle: de-FINITE-ly.

💡 Pro Tip for definitely

DEF-ih-nit-lee. Find the word "finite" inside: de-FINITE-ly.

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Word Origins

The term definitely originates from Latin "definitus". Understanding its etymology helps explain why it breaks standard pronunciation rules.