finis

How to Split "finis" into Syllables

The word finis is divided into 2 syllables: fi·nis. Understanding this syllable division is essential for correct pronunciation and spelling.

📝 Syllable Breakdown

• fi — 1st syllable
• nis — 2nd syllable

🔊 Pronunciation Guide

The phonetic transcription of finis:

• IPA: /ˈfɪnɪs/

📖 Definitions

1. Of a book or other work: the end.
2. second-person singular present subjunctive of finar

📚 Word Origin & History

From Middle English finis, from Latin fīnis (“end; limit”). Doublet of fin, fine, and finish. Disputed. Perhaps for Latin *fignis, from Proto-Indo-European *dʰeygʷ- (“to stick, set up”), whence fīgō, or for Latin *fidnis, from Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyd- (“to split”), whence findō. (Can this(+) etymology be sourced?) Other hypotheses include: From Proto-Indo-European *bʰeyH- (“to strike”); compare perfinēs (“(you would) break, shatter”). From the same source as Prot...

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• Correct pronunciation — Knowing syllable structure ensures accurate speech
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📊 Similar Words Comparison

Compare finis with related words to understand syllable patterns:

Word	Syllables	Division
finis	2	fi·nis
fanning	2	fann-ing
fiancee	2	fian-cee
fungous	2	fung-ous
Finnish	2	fin-nish

🔗 Related Words

Explore syllable divisions of words related to finis:

fin, find, fine, fink, Finn, final, Finch, finer.