How to pronounce finest
Say it like FY-nust. Finest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY).
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- FY
- nust
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finest pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- nustKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of finest
American and British speakers say finest in essentially the same way: /ˈfaɪnəst/ in the US and /ˈfaɪnɪst/ in the UK.
British respelling: FY-nist.
What does finest mean?
- superlative form of fine: most fine How to pronounce fine“This is the finest wine you can get here.”
- Police officers.“Fifty of New York's finest were on hand for security.”
- Members of the military.
Questions about saying finest
How do you pronounce finest?
Say FY-nust. The American pronunciation is /ˈfaɪnəst/. In British English it is /ˈfaɪnɪst/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finest?
Finest has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FY). Broken into parts: FY · nust.
Do Americans and Brits say finest the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfaɪnəst/ and the British form is /ˈfaɪnɪst/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.