definite

/ˈdefɪnət/

Syllables de·fi·nite

Stress DE-fi-nite

Phonics Breakdown

de

/dɛ/

short e

fi

/fɪ/

short i

nite

/nət/

schwa

Meaning

clear, certain, or fixed; not vague

Sound Reference

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de=/dɛ/(desk) + fi=/fɪ/(fish) + nite=/nət/(cabinet)

Example

I need a definite answer by tomorrow.