How to pronounce finalists
Say it like FY-nuh-lists. Finalists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- nuh
- lists
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finalists pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- listsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finalists
American and British speakers say finalists in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/ in the US and /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-nuh-lists.
What does finalists mean?
- plural of finalist How to pronounce finalist
Questions about saying finalists
How do you pronounce finalists?
Say FY-nuh-lists. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finalists?
Finalists has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · nuh · lists.
Do Americans and Brits say finalists the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪnəlɪsts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.