How to pronounce finew
Say it like FIN-yoo. Finew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- yoo
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finew 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.
- yooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of finew
American and British speakers say finew in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnju/ in the US and /ˈfɪnjuː/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-yoo.
What does finew mean?
- moldiness
Where does finew come from?
From Middle English *fine, from Old English fyne (“moisture, mold, mildew”), from Proto-Germanic *funiz, *fun- (“moisture, mold”), from Proto-Indo-European *poni-o- (“mud, slush, morass”).
Words that rhyme with finew
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of finew.
Questions about saying finew
How do you pronounce finew?
Say FIN-yoo. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnju/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnjuː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finew?
Finew has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · yoo.
Do Americans and Brits say finew the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnju/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnjuː/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.