How to Pronounce Final

To pronounce "final", say FIN-al — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪ.nəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

Letters

/ˈfaɪ.nəl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “final”

"final" has 2 syllables: fin-al. It rhymes with vinyl and vaginal, if that helps it stick.

What does final mean?

noun

A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.

adjective

Last; ultimate.
“final solution; the final day of a school term”
Conclusive; decisive.
“a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue”

Synonyms

dernier endly terminal

Antonyms

early first initial

Words that rhyme with final

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vinyl vaginal spinal rhinal semifinal polyvinyl crinal trinal vineal clinal sinal vinal

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "final"?▾

"Final" has 2 syllables: fin · al.

What is the IPA transcription of "final"?▾

The IPA transcription of "final" is /ˈfaɪ.nəl/.

What does "final" mean?▾

Final: A final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.

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