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