How to pronounce finessed
Say it like fih-NEST. Finessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEST).
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- fih
- NEST
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finessed 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.
- NESTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of finessed
American and British speakers say finessed in essentially the same way: /fɪˈnɛst/ in the US and /fɪˈnɛst/ in the UK.
British respelling: fih-NEST.
What does finessed mean?
- Executed or managed with skillful or subtle tact or adroitness.
- simple past and past participle of finesse How to pronounce finesse
Words that rhyme with finessed
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of finessed.
Questions about saying finessed
How do you pronounce finessed?
Say fih-NEST. The American pronunciation is /fɪˈnɛst/. In British English it is /fɪˈnɛst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finessed?
Finessed has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (NEST). Broken into parts: fih · NEST.
Do Americans and Brits say finessed the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /fɪˈnɛst/ and the British form is /fɪˈnɛst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.