Pronunciation
How to pronounce the famous letter "R" in French? Why do French speakers write "il y a" but say "y'a"? These tips give you examples to listen to and advice to help you understand French speakers better and improve your pronunciation.
Is the difference between:
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dessus and
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dessous
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impossible, difficult, easy to hear?
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The sounds
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[y] "tu",
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[ø] "deux",
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[œ] "neuf",
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in [R] "trois" are pronounced from the front of the mouth.
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You can hear it in the following onomatopoeias:
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"zut !"
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"chut !"
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If you tend to pronounce
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[u], think of the sound
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[i], when you want to say
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[y].
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