How to Pronounce Finished

To pronounce "finished", say FIN-ish-ed — 3 syllables, IPA /ˈfɪnɪʃt/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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3

Syllables

8

Letters

/ˈfɪnɪʃt/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finished”

"finished" has 3 syllables: fin-ish-ed. It rhymes with diminished and unfinished, if that helps it stick.

What does finished mean?

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.”

adjective

  1. Processed or perfected.

    “He gave a very finished, but uninspired performance.”

  2. Completed; concluded; done.

    “He wasn't finished cleaning up until nearly noon.”

Synonyms

in the books

Antonyms

begininitiatestarthalf-finishedunfinished

Words that rhyme with finished

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diminishedunfinishedundiminishedsemifinishedrefinished

Related words

donecompleteendedoverthroughterminatedupdestroyed

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finished"?▾

"Finished" has 3 syllables: fin · ish · ed.

What is the IPA transcription of "finished"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finished" is /ˈfɪnɪʃt/.

What does "finished" mean?▾

Finished: To complete (something).

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