How to Pronounce "finalists"
word
ˈfaɪnəɫɪsts
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fˈaɪnəlˌɪsts
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Definition
People or teams who have reached the last stage of a competition, usually competing to win a prize or title.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfaɪnəɫɪsts
British English
fˈaɪnəlˌɪsts
Simplified Pronunciation
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Listen in Context
All the finalists stood on stage waiting for the results.
The competition chose five finalists.
Only three finalists will go to the final round.
The judges announced the finalists, and the crowd cheered.