How to Pronounce Finish

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

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈfɪnɪʃ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finish”

"finish" has 2 syllables: fin-ish. It rhymes with diminish and refinish, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: finnish — easy to mix up when writing.

What does finish mean?

noun

  1. An end; the end of anything.
  2. A protective coating given to wood or metal and other surfaces.

    “The car's finish was so shiny and new.”

verb

  1. To complete (something).

    “Be sure to finish your homework before you go to bed!”

  2. To apply a treatment to (a surface or similar).

    “The furniture was finished in teak veneer.”

Antonyms

begininitiatestart

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Words that rhyme with finish

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diminishrefinishfinnishminishsemifinish

Related words

finisconclusionterminusendcompletecloselastcease

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finish"?▾

"Finish" has 2 syllables: fin · ish.

What is the IPA transcription of "finish"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finish" is /ˈfɪnɪʃ/.

What does "finish" mean?▾

Finish: An end; the end of anything.

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