How to pronounce finals
Say it like FY-nulz. Finals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- nulz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finals 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.
- nulzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of finals
American and British speakers say finals in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪnəlz/ in the US and /ˈfaɪnəlz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-nulz.
What does finals mean?
- plural of final How to pronounce final
- A contest that narrows a field of contestants (finalists) to ranked positions, usually in numbered places (1st place or prize, 2nd place or prize, etc.) or a winner and numbered runners-up (1st runner-up, etc.).
- third-person singular simple present indicative of final How to pronounce final
Questions about saying finals
How do you pronounce finals?
Say FY-nulz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪnəlz/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪnəlz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finals?
Finals has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · nulz.
Do Americans and Brits say finals the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪnəlz/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪnəlz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.