How to pronounce viewfinder
Say it like VYOO-fyne-der. Viewfinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO).
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- VYOO
- fyne
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Viewfinder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of viewfinder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VYOO-fyne-duh.
What does viewfinder mean?
- A device on a camera that shows what will appear in the field of view of the lens; it helps the user target a subject, zoom and focus the image.
Where does viewfinder come from?
From view + finder.
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Questions about saying viewfinder
How do you pronounce viewfinder?
Say VYOO-fyne-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈvjuˌfaɪndɚ/. In British English it is /ˈvjuːˌfaɪndə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in viewfinder?
Viewfinder has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VYOO). Broken into parts: VYOO · fyne · der.
Is viewfinder 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 /ˈvjuːˌfaɪndə/ (VYOO-fyne-duh).