How to Pronounce Fins

To pronounce "fins", say FINS — one syllable, IPA /fɪnz/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Letters

/fɪnz/

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💡 Tip for remembering “fins”

"fins" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with ins and bins, if that helps it stick.

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

What does fins mean?

noun

  1. One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

    “The fish's fins minimize water flow.”

  2. A similar appendage of a cetacean or other marine animal.

    “a dolphin's fin”

verb

  1. To cut the fins from a fish, shark, etc.
  2. (Of a fish) to swim with the dorsal fin above the surface of the water.

noun

  1. (formerly Australia) a five-pound (£5) note; the sum of five pounds.
  2. A five-dollar bill; the sum of five dollars.

Synonyms

flipperMohicanvaneLincolnfiver

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Words that rhyme with fins

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

insbinsskinsspinswinzegrinssinschinsshinstinsbuckskinsfinns

Related words

flipperflipperseffectsfiversflapspawlsplatespurposes

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "fins"?▾

"Fins" has one syllable.

What is the IPA transcription of "fins"?▾

The IPA transcription of "fins" is /fɪnz/.

What does "fins" mean?▾

Fins: One of the appendages of a fish, used to propel itself and to manoeuvre/maneuver.

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