How to Pronounce Finery

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfaɪnəɹi/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finery”

"finery" has 2 syllables: fin-ery. It rhymes with binary and refinery, if that helps it stick.

What does finery mean?

noun

  1. Fineness; beauty.
  2. Ornament; decoration; especially, excessive decoration; showy clothes; jewels.

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Words that rhyme with finery

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binaryrefinerywinerywhinery

Related words

regaliaarrayraimentattiresuperfineryfinessedelicacygaudery

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finery"?▾

"Finery" has 2 syllables: fin · ery.

What is the IPA transcription of "finery"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finery" is /ˈfaɪnəɹi/.

What does "finery" mean?▾

Finery: Fineness; beauty.

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