When it comes to learning French, one of the most challenging aspects for beginners is mastering the pronunciation of French vowels (A, E, I, O, U, Y). With a little practice and guidance, however, it is possible to develop a good understanding of how French vowels are pronounced.
In this blog post, we’ll explore them and provide tips on how to pronounce them accurately. So let’s dive in!
1 - The pronunciation of the letters a, e, o & u
Banane [bah-nah-nuh]: In this word, the "a" is pronounced as "ah", similar to the "a" in "father".
Semaine [suh-mey-nuh]: The "e" in this word is pronounced as "uh", like the "u" in "cup".
Casino [kah-zee-no]: The "o" in this word is pronounced as "oh", like the "o" in "go".
Confiture [kohn-fee-too-ruh]: The "u" in this word is pronounced as "oo", like the "u" in...Unfortunately the English language doesn't have a word with this sound! But with courage and determination you'll get there.
2 - The pronunciation of i & y
Difficile [dee-fee-seal]: The "i" in this word is pronounced as "ee", similar to the "i" in "ski".
Crayon [kray-yohn]: The "y" in this word is pronounced as "yuh", similar to the "y" in "yankee".
Système [sis-tey-muh]: The "y" in this word is pronounced as "ee", like the "y" in "Johnny".
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