How to Pronounce Fingering

To pronounce "fingering", say FING-er-ing — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

FING-er-ing

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💡 Tip for remembering “fingering”

"fingering" has 3 syllables: fing-er-ing. It rhymes with lingering, if that helps it stick.

What does fingering mean?

verb

  1. To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in.
  2. To poke, probe, feel, or fondle with a finger or fingers.

noun

  1. The act of using one's fingers in the playing of a musical instrument.
  2. A specific method of using the fingers to play an instrument.

    “That chord has two fingerings.”

Synonyms

fingerbangfingerfuckgrass upinformsnitch

Words that rhyme with fingering

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

lingering

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fingering"?▾

"Fingering" has 3 syllables: fing · er · ing.

What does "fingering" mean?▾

Fingering: To identify or point out. Also put the finger on. To report to or identify for the authorities, rat on, rat out, squeal on, tattle on, turn in.

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