How to pronounce finch
Say it like FINCH. Finch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- FINCH
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finch pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINCHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finch
American and British speakers say finch in essentially the same way: /fɪntʃ/ in the US and /fɪntʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FINCH.
What does finch mean?
- any of numerous small songbirds with short stout bills adapted for crushing seeds
Where does finch come from?
From Middle English fynch, from Old English finċ, from Proto-West Germanic *finki, from Proto-Germanic *finkiz (compare Dutch vink, German Fink), from Proto-Indo-European *(s)pingos (“chaffinch”).
Words that rhyme with finch
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of finch.
Questions about saying finch
How do you pronounce finch?
Say FINCH. The American pronunciation is /fɪntʃ/. In British English it is /fɪntʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finch?
Finch is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: FINCH.
Do Americans and Brits say finch the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪntʃ/ and the British form is /fɪntʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.