How to Pronounce Finishing

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

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3

Syllables

9

Letters

/ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “finishing”

"finishing" has 3 syllables: fin-ish-ing. It rhymes with diminishing and photofinishing, if that helps it stick.

What does finishing 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.”

noun

  1. The act of completing something.
  2. Shooting ability.

    “That guy's a slow and lazy player, but he's got excellent finishing”

Antonyms

begininitiatestart

Words that rhyme with finishing

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

diminishingphotofinishingrefinishing

Related words

coatingcompletefinalizeconcludingfollow-throughcompletionarrivalend

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "finishing"?▾

"Finishing" has 3 syllables: fin · ish · ing.

What is the IPA transcription of "finishing"?▾

The IPA transcription of "finishing" is /ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ/.

What does "finishing" mean?▾

Finishing: To complete (something).

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