How to pronounce fingerling
Say it like FING-gher-ling. Fingerling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- ling
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerling 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.
- gherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- lingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fingerling
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-ling.
What does fingerling mean?
- A juvenile fish that has developed scales and working fins.
- A type of small potato grown primarily in North America.
- An infant weasel, stoat, ferret; esp. weasels.
Where does fingerling come from?
From Middle English fyngyrlynge, equivalent to finger + -ling, from having the size of a human finger.
Questions about saying fingerling
How do you pronounce fingerling?
Say FING-gher-ling. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡərlɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəlɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerling?
Fingerling has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · ling.
Is fingerling 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəlɪŋ/ (FING-guh-ling).