How to Pronounce Fingernail

To pronounce "fingernail", say FING-ern-ail — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fingernail”

"fingernail" has 3 syllables: fing-ern-ail. It rhymes with wail and gale, if that helps it stick.

What does fingernail mean?

noun

  1. The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

Words that rhyme with fingernail

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

wailgaleavailfrailassailtravailprevailentailstaleunveilailbale

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fingernail"?▾

"Fingernail" has 3 syllables: fing · ern · ail.

What is the IPA transcription of "fingernail"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fingernail" is /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌneɪl/.

What does "fingernail" mean?▾

Fingernail: The hard, flat translucent covering near the tip of a human finger, useful for scratching and fine manipulation.

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