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How to pronounce:
finished
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈfɪnɪʃt
Examples:
The project finished in the end of 2007.
Get this work finished by end of today.
An eleventh Colossus was essentially finished at the end of the war.
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Common mistakes of finished pronunciation
- Dropping the "t": Some learners pronounce "finished" as /ˈfɪnɪʃ/ without the final "t" sound. This can lead to misunderstandings. Tip: Always articulate the "t" clearly to ensure proper pronunciation: /ˈfɪnɪʃt/ in both US and UK English.
- Misplacing the stress: A common mistake is stressing the second syllable, saying "fin-'ished" instead of ""finished." This can confuse listeners. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: /ˈfɪnɪʃt/.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some pronounce "finished" with a long "i" sound, like "fee-nished." This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short "i" sound, as in /ˈfɪnɪʃt/, to sound natural.
- Overemphasizing the "ed": Some learners say "finish-ed" as two distinct syllables. This can make speech sound unnatural. Tip: Blend the "ed" smoothly into the word, producing a single syllable: /ˈfɪnɪʃt/.
- Incorrectly pronouncing the "sh" sound: Some may say "finished" with a hard "s" sound, like "fin-shed." This alters the meaning. Tip: Practice the "sh" sound /ʃ/ to pronounce "finished" correctly as /ˈfɪnɪʃt/.