How to pronounce fino
Say it like FEE-noh. Fino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE).
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- FEE
- noh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fino pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FEESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
- nohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of fino
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FEE-noh.
What does fino mean?
- The driest and palest type of traditional sherry.
Where does fino come from?
From Spanish fino (“fine”).
Words that rhyme with fino
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of fino.
Questions about saying fino
How do you pronounce fino?
Say FEE-noh. The American pronunciation is /ˈfinoʊ/. In British English it is /ˈfiːnəʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fino?
Fino has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEE). Broken into parts: FEE · noh.
Is fino pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfiːnəʊ/ (FEE-noh).