How to Pronounce Fingerpost

To pronounce "fingerpost", say FING-erp-ost — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə(ɹ)ˌpəʊst/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

10

Letters

/ˈfɪŋ.ɡə(ɹ)ˌpəʊst/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fingerpost”

"fingerpost" has 3 syllables: fing-erp-ost.

What does fingerpost mean?

noun

  1. A board that shows the direction (and often distance) to a named place; especially one of several attached to a milepost
  2. The milepost itself.

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fingerpost"?▾

"Fingerpost" has 3 syllables: fing · erp · ost.

What is the IPA transcription of "fingerpost"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fingerpost" is /ˈfɪŋ.ɡə(ɹ)ˌpəʊst/.

What does "fingerpost" mean?▾

Fingerpost: A board that shows the direction (and often distance) to a named place; especially one of several attached to a milepost

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