Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

finances

/ˈfaɪ.næn.sɪz/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.90 in modern English

Syllables: fi-nances
IPA: /ˈfaɪ.næn.sɪz/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

plural of finance

noun

Funds or other financial resources.

verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of finance

Example Sentences

"It'll depend on the state of my finances at the end of the month."

Synonyms

funds monetary resource cash in hand pecuniary resource

Rhymes With

enhances romances glances stances expanses prances refinances

Questions

How do you pronounce finances?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfaɪ.næn.sɪz/.
What does finances mean?: plural of finance

How to pronounce finances

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