How to Pronounce Finals

To pronounce "finals", say FIN-als — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪnəlz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

/ˈfaɪnəlz/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finals”

"finals" has 2 syllables: fin-als. It rhymes with vinyls and semifinals, if that helps it stick.

What does finals mean?

noun

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

Words that rhyme with finals

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

vinylssemifinals

Related words

concludinglastultimateclosingterminalnetunalterableinalterable

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finals"?▾

"Finals" has 2 syllables: fin · als.

What is the IPA transcription of "finals"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finals" is /ˈfaɪnəlz/.

What does "finals" mean?▾

Finals: 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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