How to pronounce fingerpaint
Say it like FING-gher-paynt. Fingerpaint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- paynt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerpaint 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 "er" in butter.
- payntGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
American vs British pronunciation of fingerpaint
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-paynt.
What does fingerpaint mean?
- A form of paint designed to be applied using the fingers, especially by children.
- Alternative spelling of finger paint.
Where does fingerpaint come from?
From finger + paint.
Questions about saying fingerpaint
How do you pronounce fingerpaint?
Say FING-gher-paynt. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpeɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpeɪnt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerpaint?
Fingerpaint has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · paynt.
Is fingerpaint 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpeɪnt/ (FING-guh-paynt).