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How to pronounce:
financial
Phonetic Transcription:
faɪˈnænʃəl
Examples:
The film was not a financial success in theaters, roughly recouping its budget.
The bank caters the financial need of the Farmers in Ulickal Panchayat.
The bank was procured to strengthen local control of the financial industry.
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Common mistakes of financial pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners emphasize the second syllable, saying "fi-NAN-cial" [fɪˈnænʃəl]. The correct stress is on the last syllable: "fi-nan-CIAL" [faɪˈnænʃəl]. Tip: Practice saying "financial" with a focus on the last syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sounds: Many pronounce "financial" with a short "i" sound, as in "fin" [fɪn]. The first syllable should have a long "i" sound: "fi" [faɪ]. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the correct vowel pronunciation.
- Overemphasizing the "t": Some speakers pronounce the "t" too strongly, making it sound like "finan-chal" [fɪˈnænʧəl]. The correct pronunciation is "financial" with a softer "t" sound. Tip: Focus on blending the "t" into the preceding sounds.
- Omitting the "a": A common mistake is dropping the "a" in "financial", resulting in "fin-nancial" [fɪˈnænʃəl]. The "a" is essential for the correct pronunciation. Tip: Break the word into syllables to remember the "a" sound.
- Confusing "financial" with "finance": Some may mix up the pronunciations of "financial" and "finance". "Finance" is pronounced with the stress on the second syllable: "fi-NANCE" [faɪˈnæns]. Tip: Practice both words separately to distinguish their sounds.