How to Pronounce Ladyfinger

To pronounce "ladyfinger", say LADYF-ing-er — 3 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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Syllables

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Letters

LADYF-ing-er

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💡 Tip for remembering “ladyfinger”

"ladyfinger" has 3 syllables: ladyf-ing-er.

What does ladyfinger mean?

noun

  1. A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.

    “Ladyfingers soaked in liqueur are the base of tiramisu, but I suppose you could just cut up a sponge cake instead.”

  2. A type of small banana.

noun

  1. The edible immature mucilaginous seed pod (properly, capsule) of the Abelmoschus esculentus.
  2. The flowering mallow plant Abelmoschus esculentus itself, now commonly grown in the tropics and warmer parts of the temperate zones.

Synonyms

lady's fingersavoiardi biscuitsponge fingerladies' fingersbhindigumboladyfinger

Related words

ladysfingerfingerbreadthfingerleechfingerfingererleech-fingerfawny

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "ladyfinger"?▾

"Ladyfinger" has 3 syllables: ladyf · ing · er.

What does "ladyfinger" mean?▾

Ladyfinger: A small sponge cake, shaped approximately like a finger.

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