How to pronounce fingertip
Say it like FING-gher-tip. Fingertip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING).
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- FING
- gher
- tip
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fingertip 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.
- tipGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of fingertip
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FING-guh-tip.
What does fingertip mean?
- The tip of the human finger.
- To move or deflect with the fingertips.
Where does fingertip come from?
From finger + tip. Compare tiptoe and toetip.
Questions about saying fingertip
How do you pronounce fingertip?
Say FING-gher-tip. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌtɪp/. In British English it is /ˈfɪŋɡəˌtɪp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fingertip?
Fingertip has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FING). Broken into parts: FING · gher · tip.
Is fingertip 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 /ˈfɪŋɡəˌtɪp/ (FING-guh-tip).