How to Pronounce "the final word"
expression
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfaɪnəɫ/ /ˈwɝd
thuh or thee FY-nuhl WURD
ðə, ði/ /fˈaɪnəl/ /wˈɜːd
thuh or thee FY-nuhl WURD
Definition
The authority or right to make the final decision about something; also, the last thing said in a discussion or argument.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈfaɪnəɫ/ /ˈwɝd
British English
ðə, ði/ /fˈaɪnəl/ /wˈɜːd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
thuh or thee FY-nuhl WURD
UK
thuh or thee FY-nuhl WURD
Listen in Context
She always wants to have the final word in meetings.
My father has the final word about our holiday plans.
The judge gave the final word in the case.
Sorry, but your mom has the final word when it comes to dessert.