Pronunciation

How to pronounce the famous “ R ” letter? Why French-speaking people write “ il y a ” but say “ y'a ” ? These aids provide you with examples to listen and tips to better understand French-speaking people and improve your pronunciation.

Pronunciation / the sounds “p” , “v” et “b” 2

A1 Breakthrough

What is the difference between these three sounds?

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Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	/p/
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version.	/v/

Do you find these sounds difficult to pronounce? Look at their identity cards.

Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. /b/	Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. /p/	Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. /v/
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. beau	Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. peau	Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. veau
iStock The lips are on top of each other, then they part suddenly in an explosion.	iStock The lips are on top of each other, then they part suddenly in an explosion.	iStock The front teeth touch the bottom lip.
iStock The sound is audible. You can feel it vibrate in the throat.	iStock The sound does not vibrate in the throat. A deaf sound.	iStock The sound is audible. You can feel it vibrate in the throat.
iStock Body relaxed and lips forward.	iStock Body and lips tensed.	Body and lips relaxed.
Let’s practice with a sentence: Montre ton bobo à Robert.	Let’s practice with a sentence: Pourquoi pas un pansement, Philippe ?	Let’s practice with a sentence: Venez nous voir à Genève !
Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. [b] is written: b	Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. [p] is written: usually p, less commonly pp (grippe).	Audio file Update Required To play the media you will need to either update your browser to a recent version. [v] is written: v