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finish
Definition:
(nou) a decorative texture or appearance of a surface (or the substance that gives it that appearance) (nou) the temporal end; the concluding time (nou) a highly developed state of perfection; having a flawless or impeccable quality (nou) the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey) (nou) designated event that concludes a contest (especially a race) (nou) the downfall of someone (as of persons on one side of a conflict) (nou) event whose occurrence ends something (nou) the taste of a wine on the back of the tongue (as it is swallowed) (nou) the act of finishing
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɪnɪʃ
Examples:
In the end, Gaudio prevailed in a thrilling finish.
He had to stop and went on to hobble across the finish line.
Gurney stopped the car at the top of the banking, just short of the finish line.
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Common mistakes of finish pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners stress the second syllable, saying "fi-NISH" instead of the correct "FIN-ish" (/ˈfɪnɪʃ/ US, /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ UK). Tip: Focus on the first syllable to get it right.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "i" as "ee," leading to "feenish." The correct pronunciation has a short "i" sound, as in "bit." Tip: Practice with words like "bin" to master the sound.
- Overemphasizing the "sh" sound: Some may say "finish" with an exaggerated "sh" sound, sounding like "fin-ish." The "sh" should be soft and not overly drawn out. Tip: Listen to native speakers to hear the subtlety.
- Dropping the final sound: Some learners omit the "h" sound at the end, saying "finis." The correct pronunciation includes a clear "h" sound. Tip: Practice saying "h" at the end of words to improve clarity.
- Confusing with similar words: Some confuse "finish" with "finished," saying "finisht" instead of the correct "finish" (/ˈfɪnɪʃ/ US, /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ UK). Tip: Remember that "finish" is the base form; use it when referring to the action.