How to Pronounce Financial

To pronounce "financial", say FIN-anc-ial — 3 syllables, IPA /faɪˈnænʃəl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/faɪˈnænʃəl/

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💡 Tip for remembering “financial”

"financial" has 3 syllables: fin-anc-ial. It rhymes with substantial and insubstantial, if that helps it stick.

What does financial mean?

adjective

  1. Related to finances.

    “For financial reasons, we're not going to be able to continue to fund this program.”

  2. Having dues and fees paid up to date for a club or society.

    “Jerry is a financial member of the club.”

Words that rhyme with financial

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

substantialinsubstantialcircumstantialnonfinancialanschel

Related words

fiscalcashbudgetcapitalbudgetaryfinanciermonetaryfinance

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "financial"?▾

"Financial" has 3 syllables: fin · anc · ial.

What is the IPA transcription of "financial"?▾

The IPA transcription of "financial" is /faɪˈnænʃəl/.

What does "financial" mean?▾

Financial: Related to finances.

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