How to pronounce finis
Say it like FIN-is. Finis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- is
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finis 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.
- isKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finis
American and British speakers say finis in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnɪs/ in the US and /ˈfɪnɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-is.
What does finis mean?
- Of a book or other work: the end.
- plural of fini
Where does finis come from?
From Middle English finis, from Latin fīnis (“end; limit”).
Questions about saying finis
How do you pronounce finis?
Say FIN-is. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪs/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finis?
Finis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · is.
Do Americans and Brits say finis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnɪs/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.