Finals Ⅱ

After learning six simple finals in Pinyin, we will learn some compound finals composed of them, which start with: ɑ,o,e. When you pronounce a compound final, don’t simply pronounce one final after another. Take “ai” for example, there should be a gradual transition from the first final ɑ into the second final ‘i .

ɑo, the same way, open your mouth widely, and then gradually transition into o. ɑn, here n is just a nasal sound, your tongue should touch the upper gum until you finish the pronunciation. ɑnɡ, the nɡ sounds is made in the back of your mouth. Open your mouth to form a bigger space at the back, and retract your tongue.

Syllables contain these finals:

• mǎi — to buy
• māo — cat
• nán — male
• pànɡ — fat

• dàngāo — cake
• mǐfàn — cooked rice Click to listen