How to Pronounce Fin

To pronounce "fin", say FIN — one syllable, IPA /fɪn/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fɪn/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fin”

"fin" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with grin and chagrin, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: finn, finne — easy to mix up when writing.

What does fin mean?

noun

  1. One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

    “The fish's fins minimize water flow.”

  2. A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.

    “a dolphin's fin”

verb

  1. To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
  2. (Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.

Synonyms

flipperMohicanvane

Words that rhyme with fin

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

grinchagrinlinchpinthinkinshinskinbeginunderpinwithindignetailspin

Related words

tailfinflipperphoebelouvervfivesomefive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fin"?▾

"Fin" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fin"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fin" is /fɪn/.

What does "fin" mean?▾

Fin: One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

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