How to pronounce fingerprints
Say it like FING-gher-prints. Fingerprints has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- prints
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingerprints 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.
- printsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fingerprints
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-prints.
What does fingerprints mean?
- plural of fingerprint How to pronounce fingerprint
- third-person singular simple present indicative of fingerprint How to pronounce fingerprint
Questions about saying fingerprints
How do you pronounce fingerprints?
Say FING-gher-prints. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌprɪnts/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌprɪnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingerprints?
Fingerprints has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · prints.
Is fingerprints 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəˌprɪnts/ (FING-guh-prints).