how to pronounce finesse
/fɪˈnɛs/
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The above transcription of finesse is a detailed (narrow) transcription according to the rules of the International Phonetic Association. You can find a description of each symbol by clicking the phoneme buttons in the secction below.
finesse is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of finesse in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… little more finesse on the forehead over …”
meaning of finesse
Finesse is the quality of being skillful and adroit in the use of one's mental and physical faculties.
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