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pronunciation of AI | EI | au | aux | eu | eux | oi | ou | ch words. French pronunciation

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Introduction

Hello everyone and welcome back to my channel! In this video, we are going to learn about the pronunciation of vowels when two vowels come together, or when three vowels come together. Let's dive into the detailed pronunciation guide for various vowel combinations in French.

First, let's explore the pronunciation of e au, e aux, au, and aux sounds. These combinations are all pronounced the same, with a sound close to o. For instance, "eau" is pronounced as o which means "water." When combined with consonants like "b," the pronunciation changes, like "beau" for "handsome." The mute consonants at the end of words are highlighted, and examples such as "chapeau" for "hat" and "châteaux" for "castles" are provided.

Moving on to ai and ei sounds, these two combinations are also pronounced the same with a sound similar to e. Words like "pomme" for "apple" and "maison" for "house" demonstrate this pronunciation pattern. The article also covers the pronunciation of ou sounds like in "bougie" for "candle" and "loup" for "wolf".

Additionally, the article discusses the pronunciation of oi sounds as seen in words like "doigt" for "fingers" and o and u combination in words like "ozone" for "bird". The French pronunciation of ch sounds like "sure" is elaborated through examples such as "chaise" for "chair" and "chambre" for "room".

In conclusion, the script offers a comprehensive guide to pronouncing various vowel combinations in French, shedding light on nuances in pronunciation for learners.

Keywords

French pronunciation, Vowel combinations, Pronunciation guide, Muted consonants, Accented vowels

FAQ

  1. What are the common vowel combinations discussed in the article?
  2. How are muted consonants addressed in French pronunciation?
  3. Could you provide more examples of vowel combinations for better understanding?
  4. Is the pronunciation of "ch" consistent in all examples mentioned in the script?
  5. How can learners practice and improve their pronunciation of these vowel combinations?