18. Vowel harmony - The secret life of Finnish vowels

In this episode, we explore vowel harmony, one of the most important rules in Finnish grammar and pronunciation. If you’ve ever wondered why Finnish words end in -ssa or -ssä, or why some vowels simply refuse to appear together, this episode is for you.

You’ll learn:

• the difference between front vowels, back vowels, and neutral vowels
• why Finnish vowels follow “harmony rules” based on mouth position
• how vowel harmony helps you choose endings like -ssa/-ssä, -sta/-stä, -lla/-llä
• simple memory tricks to make harmony automatic
• practical, real-life examples you can use immediately

Whether you’re a beginner or a long-time learner, you’ll finally understand why Finnish words “sound right” only when their vowels agree.

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