How to pronounce finding
Say it like FYNE-ding. Finding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYNE).
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- FYNE
- ding
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finding pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- dingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finding
American and British speakers say finding in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FYNE-ding.
What does finding mean?
- the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation“the determination of molecular structures”
- the decision of a court on issues of fact or law
- something that is found“the findings in the gastrointestinal tract indicate that he died several hours after dinner”“an area rich in archaeological findings”
Where does finding come from?
From Middle English fyndyng, Old English findincge; equivalent to find + -ing.
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Words that rhyme with finding
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Questions about saying finding
How do you pronounce finding?
Say FYNE-ding. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finding?
Finding has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FYNE). Broken into parts: FYNE · ding.
Do Americans and Brits say finding the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪndɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.