TalkCo
How to pronounce final
Say it like this: /ˈfaɪn(ə)l/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does final mean?
nounA final examination; a test or examination given at the end of a term or class; the test that concludes a class.
“It was tough cramming for those midterms and finals, staying up 72 hours straight hepped up on caffeine and pizza.”
A final examination taken at the end of the final year of an undergraduate course, which contributes towards a student's degree classification.
The last round, game or match in a contest, after which the winner is determined.
adjLast; ultimate.
“final solution; the final day of a school term”
Conclusive; decisive.
“a final judgment; the battle of Waterloo brought the contest to a final issue”
Respecting an end or object to be gained; respecting the purpose or ultimate end in view.
verbTo qualify for the final round of a competition.
“Mike finalled in both the 400 meter and the 800 meter races.”
Practise saying final out loud with your AI English tutor, or look up any other word.
Look up more wordsOther words to practise
Pronunciations and meanings from Wiktionary via kaikki.org, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Recordings by Wikimedia Commons contributors. This page is shared under the same license.