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finance

Definition:

(nou) the commercial activity of providing funds and capital (nou) the branch of economics that studies the management of money and other assets (nou) the management of money and credit and banking and investments

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈfaɪnæns

Examples:

The finance companies began lending money to banks.

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Related Words:

economic

money

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Common mistakes of finance pronunciation

Stress placement: Many people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fi-NANCE" [faɪˈnæns]. In both US and UK English, the primary stress is on the first syllable: "FI-nance" [ˈfaɪ.næns]. Tip: Remember to emphasize the "FI" when pronouncing "finance".
Vowel sound confusion: Some learners pronounce "finance" with a short "a" sound, saying "fin-ANCE" [fɪˈnæns]. This can lead to misunderstandings. The correct pronunciation uses a long "i" sound: "FI-nance" [ˈfaɪ.næns]. Tip: Practice saying the long "i" sound to avoid this mistake.
Silent "c": Some speakers may pronounce the "c" in "finance," resulting in "fi-NANCE" [faɪˈnæns]. However, the "c" is not pronounced in both US and UK versions. Tip: Focus on the "n" sound and skip the "c" to pronounce "finance" correctly.
Mixing with "finances": People often confuse "finance" with the plural form "finances," saying "fi-NAN-cis" [faɪˈnæn.sɪz]. In contrast, "finance" is singular. Tip: Remember that "finance" refers to the broader concept, while "finances" indicates multiple accounts or aspects.
Overemphasizing syllables: Some learners may overemphasize the second syllable, making it sound too heavy: "fi-NANCE" [faɪˈnæns]. The correct pronunciation is more balanced. Tip: Practice saying "finance" with a smooth transition between syllables to achieve a natural sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "finance" in American English?

In American English, "finance" is pronounced as /fəˈnæns/ with the primary stress on the second syllable. The first syllable has a schwa sound, making it sound like "fi-nance."

What is the British pronunciation of "finance"?

In British English, "finance" is pronounced as /ˈfaɪ.næns/, where the primary stress is on the first syllable. The vowel sound in the first syllable is pronounced like "eye," which differs from the American version.

Is there a difference in syllable count for "finance"?

Both American and British pronunciations of "finance" have two syllables. However, the stress placement differs, which can affect how the word is perceived in conversation.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "finance"?

A common mistake is misplacing the stress, often saying /ˈfi.næns/ instead of the correct /fəˈnæns/ in American English or /ˈfaɪ.næns/ in British English. Paying attention to the stress can help improve clarity when speaking.