How to pronounce finning
Say it like FIN-ing. Finning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN).
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- FIN
- ing
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Finning 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.
- ingKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of finning
American and British speakers say finning in essentially the same way: /ˈfɪnɪŋ/ in the US and /ˈfɪnɪŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: FIN-ing.
What does finning mean?
- The act of removing a live shark's fin, and releasing the shark back into the sea.
- present participle and gerund of fin How to pronounce fin
Where does finning come from?
From fin + -ing.
Words that rhyme with finning
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of finning.
Questions about saying finning
How do you pronounce finning?
Say FIN-ing. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɪnɪŋ/. In British English it is /ˈfɪnɪŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in finning?
Finning has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FIN). Broken into parts: FIN · ing.
Do Americans and Brits say finning the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɪnɪŋ/ and the British form is /ˈfɪnɪŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.