How to pronounce “final”
Hear how “final (end / final)” sounds in Spanish, then read the breakdown below.
Accent
Breakdown
| Meaning | end / final |
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| Syllables | fi · nal (2) |
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| Stress | Words ending in a consonant other than n or s stress the last syllable: NAL. |
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| IPA | /fi.ˈnal/ |
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Tips for English speakers
Common mistake: Stress the last syllable: fee-NAHL, not "FY-nul".
- Keep every vowel short and pure: a = "ah", e = "eh", i = "ee", o = "oh", u = "oo". No gliding.
Learn more: Stress and accent marks · Spanish vowels
Example sentences
El final de la película es triste.The end of the movie is sad.
Es la casa al final de la calle.It's the house at the end of the street.
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