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