How to pronounce finches
Say it like FIN-chiz. Finches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- chiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finches pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- chizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finches
American and British speakers say finches in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪntʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈfɪntʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-chiz.
What does finches mean?
- plural of finch How to pronounce finch
Questions about saying finches
How do you pronounce finches?
Say FIN-chiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪntʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪntʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finches?
Finches has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · chiz.
Do Americans and Brits say finches the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪntʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfɪntʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.