How to pronounce finishes
Say it like FIN-ih-shiz. Finishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- ih
- shiz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finishes 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.
- shizKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finishes
American and British speakers say finishes in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/ in the US and /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-ih-shiz.
What does finishes mean?
- plural of finish How to pronounce finish
- third-person singular simple present indicative of finish How to pronounce finish
Questions about saying finishes
How do you pronounce finishes?
Say FIN-ih-shiz. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finishes?
Finishes has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · ih · shiz.
Do Americans and Brits say finishes the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪz/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.