How to pronounce financier
Say it like fin-un-SEER. Financier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEER).
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- fin
- un
- SEER
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Financier pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- finGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SEERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of financier
- American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4.
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: fy-NAN-sih-uh.
What does financier mean?
- A person who, as a profession, profits from large financial transactions.
- A company that does the same.
- One charged with the administration of finance; an officer who administers the public revenue; a treasurer.
- To carry out financial transactions; to finance something.
Where does financier come from?
Unadapted borrowing from French financier.
Words that rhyme with financier
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of financier.
Questions about saying financier
How do you pronounce financier?
Say fin-un-SEER. The American pronunciation is /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/. In British English it is /faɪˈnænsɪə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in financier?
Financier has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SEER). Broken into parts: fin · un · SEER.
Is financier pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. American English uses 3 syllables and British English 4. The British form is /faɪˈnænsɪə/ (fy-NAN-sih-uh).