How to Pronounce "final say"
expression
ˈfaɪnəɫ/ /ˈseɪ
FYE-nuhl SAY
fˈaɪnəl/ /sˈeɪ
FYE-nuhl SAY
Definition
The power or authority to make the last decision in a discussion or situation, so that no one can change it after that.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪnəɫ/ /ˈseɪ
British English
fˈaɪnəl/ /sˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FYE-nuhl SAY
UK
FYE-nuhl SAY
Listen in Context
My parents have the final say about where we go on vacation.
The teacher has the final say on the rules in class.
In the company, the boss always has the final say.
You can suggest anything you want, but Mom gets the final say.