To pronounce "finally", say FIN-ally — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/
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"finally" has 2 syllables: fin-ally. It rhymes with spinally, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“The contest was long, but the Romans finally conquered.”
“Finally, I washed my dog.”
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"Finally" has 2 syllables: fin · ally.
The IPA transcription of "finally" is /ˈfaɪ.nəl.i/.
Finally: At the end or conclusion; ultimately.
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