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What does fingerstyle mean?
A style of playing a stringed instrument, such as a guitar, which includes the use of the fingers to pluck the strings instead of a pick, or plectrum.
Where does fingerstyle come from?
From finger + style.

How to pronounce fingerstyle

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “fingerstyle”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
  3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “fingerstyle”.
  4. Repeat and practice — Say “fingerstyle” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.