Pronunciation differences between different forms of 'finance'
Hi. I noticed that on my textbook, there are different pronunciations for the verb and noun form of the word 'finance'. It says that the verb form of it is ['fa?næns]; while the noun form of it is pronounced like ['fa??næns], but I can't find this kind of use of stresses elsewhere. What I got from online dictionaries was that the pronunciation of these two forms of 'finance' is actually the same.
So, my questions are:
1) Are there really some differences when you're pronouncing them in everyday life?
2) Does my textbook offer the correct information?
Thank you in advance.
Top answer
I pronounce them (the verb and the noun) the same. (American English) The finance department will handle your question. Sue will finance her new car.
- I pronounce them (the verb and the noun) the same.
- (American English) The finance department will handle your question.
- Sue will finance her new car.
- However, English pronunciation can be quite variable given all the different accents and regional pronunciation patterns.
- Dictionaries give the mainstream version.
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I pronounce them (the verb and the noun) the same. (American English)
The finance department will handle your question.
Sue will finance her new car.
However, English pronunciation can be quite variable given all the different accents and regional pronunciation patterns. Dictionaries give the mainstream version. Some will give both American and British
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