To pronounce "finely", say FIN-ely — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈfaɪnli/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/ˈfaɪnli/
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"finely" has 2 syllables: fin-ely. It rhymes with benignly and genuinely, if that helps it stick.
adverb
“Grind the meat finely.”
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"Finely" has 2 syllables: fin · ely.
The IPA transcription of "finely" is /ˈfaɪnli/.
Finely: So as to produce a fine texture.
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