How to pronounce finalizer
Say it like FY-nuh-ly-zer. Finalizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- nuh
- ly
- zer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finalizer 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.
- lyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- zerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of finalizer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FY-nuh-ly-zuh.
What does finalizer mean?
- A function that runs when an object is garbage collected, similar to a destructor.
Where does finalizer come from?
From finalize + -er.
Questions about saying finalizer
How do you pronounce finalizer?
Say FY-nuh-ly-zer. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finalizer?
Finalizer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · nuh · ly · zer.
Is finalizer 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 /ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzə/ (FY-nuh-ly-zuh).