How to pronounce fingered
Say it like FING-gherd. Fingered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gherd
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingered pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- gherdKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of fingered
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-gud.
What does fingered mean?
- Having fingers (of the specified kind).
- Synonym of digitate.
- simple past and past participle of finger How to pronounce finger
Where does fingered come from?
From finger + -ed.
Questions about saying fingered
How do you pronounce fingered?
Say FING-gherd. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingered?
Fingered has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gherd.
Is fingered pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈfɪŋɡəd/ (FING-gud).