How to Pronounce Fining

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfaɪnɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “fining”

"fining" has 2 syllables: fin-ing. It rhymes with shining and streamlining, if that helps it stick.

What does fining mean?

verb

  1. To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.

    “to fine gold”

  2. To become finer, purer, or cleaner.

verb

  1. To issue a fine as punishment to (someone).

    “She was fined a thousand dollars for littering, but she appealed.”

  2. To pay a fine.

verb

  1. To finish; to cease.
  2. To cause to cease; to stop.

Synonyms

clarifypurifyrefineamerce

Words that rhyme with fining

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

shiningstreamliningrecliningpiningdecliningdefiningcombiningunderminingdesigningrefiningwhiningunderlining

Related words

montagecollagepunishmentpenaltyadhesivefynnefinnagefinaunce

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fining"?▾

"Fining" has 2 syllables: fin · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "fining"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fining" is /ˈfaɪnɪŋ/.

What does "fining" mean?▾

Fining: To make finer, purer, or cleaner; to purify or clarify.

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