How do you pronounce "finest"?

In American English: /ˈfaɪnəst/ (FEYEN-uhst). In British English: /fˈaɪnɪst/ (F-eyen). In Canadian English: /ˈfaɪnəst/ (FEYEN-uhst). In Australian English: /fˈaɪnɪst/ (F-eyen).

Is "finest" pronounced differently in American and British English?

Yes. In American English it's pronounced /ˈfaɪnəst/ (FEYEN-uhst), while in British English it's /fˈaɪnɪst/ (F-eyen).

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finest

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/ˈfaɪnəst/

FEYEN-uhst

Syllable Breakdown

faɪnfin·əstest

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