How to Pronounce "finesse"
word
/fɪˈnɛs/
fi-NESS
/fɪnˈɛs/
fin-ESS
Definition
Finesse is the quality of doing something with skill, delicacy, or cleverness, especially in difficult situations. It refers to handling things smoothly and with subtle ability.
IPA Transcription
American English
/fɪˈnɛs/
British English
/fɪnˈɛs/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
fi-NESS
UK
fin-ESS
Listen in Context
She played the piano with great finesse.
A good chef cooks with finesse.
He handled the problem with finesse.
She always manages to get what she wants with a bit of finesse.