How to pronounce fingerpainted
Say it like FING-gher-payn-tid. Fingerpainted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- payn
- tid
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerpainted 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.
- paynGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tidKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fingerpainted
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-payn-tid.
What does fingerpainted mean?
- simple past and past participle of fingerpaint How to pronounce fingerpaint
Questions about saying fingerpainted
How do you pronounce fingerpainted?
Say FING-gher-payn-tid. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌpeɪntɪd/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpeɪntɪd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerpainted?
Fingerpainted has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · payn · tid.
Is fingerpainted 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəˌpeɪntɪd/ (FING-guh-payn-tid).