How to pronounce finishing
Say it like FIN-ih-shing. Finishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- ih
- shing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finishing 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.
- shingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finishing
American and British speakers say finishing in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-ih-shing.
What does finishing mean?
- a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance)“the boat had a metallic finish”“he applied a coat of a clear finish”
- the act of finishing“his best finish in a major tournament was third”“the speaker's finishing was greeted with applause”
Similar and opposite words
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Words that rhyme with finishing
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Questions about saying finishing
How do you pronounce finishing?
Say FIN-ih-shing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finishing?
Finishing has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · ih · shing.
Do Americans and Brits say finishing the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.