How to Pronounce "fingerprinting"
word
ˈfɪŋɡɝˌpɹɪntɪŋ
FIN-ger-PRIN-ting
fˈɪŋɡəpɹˌɪntɪŋ
FIN-guh-PRIN-ting
Definition
Fingerprinting is the process of taking and recording someone's fingerprints, often for identification or security purposes. It can also refer to digital technology that uses unique patterns to identify people or devices.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfɪŋɡɝˌpɹɪntɪŋ
British English
fˈɪŋɡəpɹˌɪntɪŋ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
FIN-ger-PRIN-ting
UK
FIN-guh-PRIN-ting
Listen in Context
The police used fingerprinting to solve the case.
Many smartphones use fingerprinting for security.
School trips may require fingerprinting for adults.
Online services use digital fingerprinting to track users’ devices without cookies.