How to pronounce finished
Say it like FIN-isht. Finished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finished 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.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finished
American and British speakers say finished in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ in the US and /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-isht.
What does finished mean?
- (of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state“a finished product”
- ended or brought to an end“are you finished?”“gave me the finished manuscript”
- (of skills or the products of skills) brought to or having the greatest excellence; perfected“a dazzling and finished piece of writing”“a finished violinist”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with finished
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Questions about saying finished
How do you pronounce finished?
Say FIN-isht. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪʃt/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finished?
Finished has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say finished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.