How to pronounce finisher
Say it like FIN-ih-sher. Finisher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- ih
- sher
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finisher 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.
- ihKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sherKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of finisher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FIN-ih-shuh.
What does finisher mean?
- A person who finishes or completes something.“The early finishers waited for the other runners to reach the finish line.”
- A person who applies a finish to something, such as furniture.
- The person who applies the gilding and decoration in bookbinding.
Where does finisher come from?
From finish + -er.
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Questions about saying finisher
How do you pronounce finisher?
Say FIN-ih-sher. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finisher?
Finisher has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · ih · sher.
Is finisher 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 /ˈfɪnɪʃə/ (FIN-ih-shuh).