English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Fin Pronunciation
Fin is pronounced FIN, IPA /ˈfɪn/.
FIN
US /ˈfɪn/ · UK /ˈfɪn/
Syllables: FIN (1 syllable)
noun: A thin flat part on a fish, or a similar blade on a board, aircraft, or radiator.
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Fin in a Sentence
- A grey fin broke the surface about fifty metres out.
- The middle fin on the board had come loose.
- Each radiator fin was clogged with dust.
Common Mispronunciations of Fin
Not FEEN
The vowel is the short, relaxed i of sit, not the long ee of seen. Many learners have only the long vowel and hear no difference.
Not PIN
The f is made with the top teeth on the lower lip and a stream of air, not with the lips pressed together.
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