How to pronounce finality
Say it like fy-NAL-uh-tee. Finality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL).
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- fy
- NAL
- uh
- tee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finality pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fyKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- NALSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- teeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of finality
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: fy-NAL-uh-tee.
What does finality mean?
- The state of being final; the condition from which no further changes occur.“The finality of my father's death suddenly hit me: there would be no more bedtime stories, no more games of catch in the back yard.”
Where does finality come from?
Borrowed from Middle French finalité.
Words that rhyme with finality
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Questions about saying finality
How do you pronounce finality?
Say fy-NAL-uh-tee. The American pronunciation is /faɪˈnæləti/. In British English it is /faɪˈnæləti/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finality?
Finality has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAL). Broken into parts: fy · NAL · uh · tee.
Is finality pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t. The British form is /faɪˈnæləti/ (fy-NAL-uh-tee).