How to pronounce finances
Say it like fih-NAN-siz. Finances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN).
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- fih
- NAN
- siz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finances pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- NANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finances
American and British speakers say finances in essentially the same way: /fɪˈnænsɪz/ in the US and /fɪˈnænsɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-NAN-siz.
Other ways to say finances
Finances also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- FY-nan-siz /ˈfaɪˌnænsɪz/
What does finances mean?
- assets in the form of money
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
Questions about saying finances
How do you pronounce finances?
Say fih-NAN-siz. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈnænsɪz/. In British English it is /fɪˈnænsɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finances?
Finances has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NAN). Broken into parts: fih · NAN · siz.
Do Americans and Brits say finances the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈnænsɪz/ and the British form is /fɪˈnænsɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.