How to Pronounce "the final say"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfaɪnəɫ/ /ˈseɪ
thuh or thee FY-nuhl SAY
ðə, ði/ /fˈaɪnəl/ /sˈeɪ
thuh or thee FY-nuhl SAY
Definition
If someone has 'the final say,' they have the ultimate authority to make a decision and no one can overrule them.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfaɪnəɫ/ /ˈseɪ
British English
ðə, ði/ /fˈaɪnəl/ /sˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh or thee FY-nuhl SAY
UK
thuh or thee FY-nuhl SAY
Listen in Context
My mom always has the final say about family vacations.
The boss has the final say in all important matters.
Does the committee have the final say on the budget?
You can suggest ideas, but Dad gets the final say.