10. Tuli, tuuli, tulli. Finnish pronunciation traps
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10. Tuli, tuuli, tulli. Finnish pronunciation traps
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About this listen
Why does tuli mean fire, tuuli mean wind, and tulli mean customs? In Finnish, a single extra letter can completely change the meaning.
In this episode of Nasta Suomi, we dive into the biggest pronunciation traps that confuse learners:
- short vs. long vowels (sika vs. siika)
- short vs. long consonants (mato vs. matto)
- the rule of stress — always on the first syllable
- how compound words create their own rhythm.
You’ll learn why these small details matter, how to practice them, and why they’re the key to being understood in Finnish.
By the end, you’ll stop fearing vowel length and double consonants — and start using them with confidence.
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Got a question about Finnish?
Write me an email! The most interesting questions might become full episodes of this podcast: contact@edukos.online
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