To pronounce "finalist", say FIN-al-ist — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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FIN-al-ist
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"finalist" has 3 syllables: fin-al-ist. It rhymes with semifinalist, if that helps it stick.
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Finalist" has 3 syllables: fin · al · ist.
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