How to Pronounce Finer

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

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2

Syllables

5

Letters

/ˈfaɪnə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finer”

"finer" has 2 syllables: fin-er. It rhymes with minor and designer, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: feiner — easy to mix up when writing.

What does finer mean?

adjective

  1. Senses referring to subjective quality.
  2. Senses referring to objective quality.

noun

  1. One who fines or purifies.

Synonyms

fine-threadedfine-grainedpowderedpowderypulverisedpulverizedsmall-grainedall right

Antonyms

coarse

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Words that rhyme with finer

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

minordesignerdinerreclinerwhinerlinershinerheadlinerjetlinerweinerwinerairliner

Related words

betterbestrefinedmorenarrowersharperlesserdefensive

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finer"?▾

"Finer" has 2 syllables: fin · er.

What is the IPA transcription of "finer"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finer" is /ˈfaɪnə/.

What does "finer" mean?▾

Finer: Senses referring to subjective quality.

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