How to pronounce unfinished
Say it like un-FIN-isht. Unfinished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN).
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- un
- FIN
- isht
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Unfinished pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- FINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- ishtKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of unfinished
American and British speakers say unfinished in essentially the same way: /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/ in the US and /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/ in the UK.
British respelling: un-FIN-isht.
What does unfinished mean?
- not brought to the desired final state
- not brought to an end or conclusion“unfinished business”“the building is still unfinished”
- lacking a surface finish such as paint“bare wood”“unfinished furniture”
Where does unfinished come from?
From un- + finished.
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Words that rhyme with unfinished
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Questions about saying unfinished
How do you pronounce unfinished?
Say un-FIN-isht. The American pronunciation is /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/. In British English it is /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in unfinished?
Unfinished has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (FIN). Broken into parts: un · FIN · isht.
Do Americans and Brits say unfinished the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/ and the British form is /ənˈfɪnɪʃt/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.