fin and finn are homophones: they are pronounced identically and spelled differently, which is why they are so often swapped. fin means “the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one”. finn means “a native or inhabitant of Finland”. finn is the more common of the two in everyday English.
/ˈfɪn/
1.n.the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
2.n.one of a pair of decorations projecting above the rear fenders of an automobile
3.n.one of a set of parallel slats in a door or window to admit air and reject rain
/ˈfɪn/
| fin | finn | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈfɪn/ | /ˈfɪn/ |
| Said | fin | fin |
| Syllables | 1 | 1 |
| Letters | 3 | 4 |
| Parts of speech | noun, verb | noun |
| Senses | 9 | 1 |
| How common | Familiar | Common |
| Synonyms | five, 5, V | none recorded |
1.n.a native or inhabitant of Finland