How to pronounce photofinisher
Say it like foh-toh-FIN-ish-er. Photofinisher has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIN).
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- foh
- toh
- FIN
- ish
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Photofinisher pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- fohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of photofinisher
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
- Americans usually soften the t in the middle into a quick d-like tap; British speakers keep a crisp t.
British respelling: foh-toh-FIN-ish-uh.
What does photofinisher mean?
- A person, technician, or business that specializes in photofinishing.
Where does photofinisher come from?
From photo + finisher.
Questions about saying photofinisher
How do you pronounce photofinisher?
Say foh-toh-FIN-ish-er. The American pronunciation is /ˌfoʊtoʊˈfɪˌnɪʃɚ/. In British English it is /ˌfəʊtəʊˈfɪˌnɪʃə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in photofinisher?
Photofinisher has five syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (FIN). Broken into parts: foh · toh · FIN · ish · er.
Is photofinisher pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˌfəʊtəʊˈfɪˌnɪʃə/ (foh-toh-FIN-ish-uh).