How to pronounce finicky
Say it like FIN-uh-kee. Finicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- uh
- kee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finicky pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- keeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of finicky
American and British speakers say finicky in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnəki/ in the US and /ˈfɪnəki/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-uh-kee.
What does finicky mean?
- Fastidious and fussy; difficult to please; exacting, especially about details.“My editor is very finicky about punctuation. Every dot and comma has to be just right.”
- Demanding; requiring above-normal care.“The lawnmower is a bit finicky in cold weather.”
Where does finicky come from?
From finick (“to work in a fastidious manner, wasting time over unnecessary details”) + -y.
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Questions about saying finicky
How do you pronounce finicky?
Say FIN-uh-kee. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnəki/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnəki/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finicky?
Finicky has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · uh · kee.
Do Americans and Brits say finicky the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnəki/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnəki/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.