How to pronounce finagler
Say it like fuh-NAY-gler. Finagler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY).
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- fuh
- NAY
- gler
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finagler pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- NAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- glerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of finagler
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fuh-NAY-gluh.
What does finagler mean?
- A person who finagles; a cheat or swindler
Where does finagler come from?
From finagle + -er.
Questions about saying finagler
How do you pronounce finagler?
Say fuh-NAY-gler. The American pronunciation is /fəˈneɪɡlɚ/. In British English it is /fəˈneɪɡlə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finagler?
Finagler has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAY). Broken into parts: fuh · NAY · gler.
Is finagler pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /fəˈneɪɡlə/ (fuh-NAY-gluh).