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<p>As a complete beginner in French, understanding the French alphabet and its pronunciation is essential. In this lesson, you will learn about French vowels and consonants, and how to pronounce them correctly in words.</p>
<p>As a complete beginner in French, understanding the French alphabet and its pronunciation is essential. In this lesson, you will learn about French vowels and consonants, and how to pronounce them correctly in words.</p>


<h2>French Vowels</h2>
 
<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/French/Grammar/ils-with-arbitrary-reference|ils with arbitrary reference]] & [[Language/French/Grammar/Plurals-in-cardinal-numbers|Plurals in cardinal numbers]].</span>  
==French Vowels==


<p>The French language has 12 vowels with distinct sounds, classified as either monophthongs (simple vowel sounds) or diphthongs (a combination of two vowel sounds). </p>
<p>The French language has 12 vowels with distinct sounds, classified as either monophthongs (simple vowel sounds) or diphthongs (a combination of two vowel sounds). </p>


<h3>Monophthongs</h3>
===Monophthongs===


<p>The following are the 7 monophthongs in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
<p>The following are the 7 monophthongs in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
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<h3>Diphthongs</h3>
===Diphthongs===


<p>The following are the 5 diphthongs in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
<p>The following are the 5 diphthongs in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
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<h2>French Consonants</h2>
==French Consonants==


<p>French has 21 consonants, which are divided into two categories: voiced and unvoiced.</p>
<p>French has 21 consonants, which are divided into two categories: voiced and unvoiced.</p>


<h3>Unvoiced Consonants</h3>
===Unvoiced Consonants===


<p>The following are the 11 unvoiced consonants in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
<p>The following are the 11 unvoiced consonants in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
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<h3>Voiced Consonants</h3>
===Voiced Consonants===


<p>The following are the 10 voiced consonants in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
<p>The following are the 10 voiced consonants in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:</p>
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<h2>Practice Exercises</h2>
==Practice Exercises==


<p>Now that you know the French vowels and consonants, try practicing their pronunciation with the following words:</p>
<p>Now that you know the French vowels and consonants, try practicing their pronunciation with the following words:</p>
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* <b>Diphthongs:</b> bateau (boat), feu (fire), lait (milk), moi (me), oui (yes)
* <b>Diphthongs:</b> bateau (boat), feu (fire), lait (milk), moi (me), oui (yes)


<h2>Summary</h2>
==Summary==


<p>Learning the correct pronunciation of French vowels and consonants is essential for understanding and communicating in the language. Understanding the subtle differences between each sound will help you to improve your overall French accent.</p>
<p>Learning the correct pronunciation of French vowels and consonants is essential for understanding and communicating in the language. Understanding the subtle differences between each sound will help you to improve your overall French accent.</p>


<h2>Sources</h2>
==Sources==


* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_phonology Wikipedia - French Phonology]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/French_phonology Wikipedia - French Phonology]
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==Videos==
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<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PvBkp-4bmc</youtube>


 
==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Invariable-adjectives|Invariable adjectives]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Invariable-adjectives|Invariable adjectives]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Differences-in-the-use-of-numbers-in-French-and-English-hundreds-thousands-millions-billions|Differences in the use of numbers in French and English hundreds thousands millions billions]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Differences-in-the-use-of-numbers-in-French-and-English-hundreds-thousands-millions-billions|Differences in the use of numbers in French and English hundreds thousands millions billions]]
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* [[Language/French/Grammar/Position-of-y-and-en-with-negative-infinitives|Position of y and en with negative infinitives]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Position-of-y-and-en-with-negative-infinitives|Position of y and en with negative infinitives]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Singular-or-plural-when-a-number-of-individuals-have-one-item-each|Singular or plural when a number of individuals have one item each]]
* [[Language/French/Grammar/Singular-or-plural-when-a-number-of-individuals-have-one-item-each|Singular or plural when a number of individuals have one item each]]


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French Grammar → Alphabet and Pronunciation → French Vowels and Consonants

As a complete beginner in French, understanding the French alphabet and its pronunciation is essential. In this lesson, you will learn about French vowels and consonants, and how to pronounce them correctly in words.


Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: ils with arbitrary reference & Plurals in cardinal numbers.

French Vowels

The French language has 12 vowels with distinct sounds, classified as either monophthongs (simple vowel sounds) or diphthongs (a combination of two vowel sounds).

Monophthongs

The following are the 7 monophthongs in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:

French Pronunciation English
a /a/ father
e /ɛ/ set
i /i/ bee
o /ɔ/ awe
u /y/ few
è /ɛ/ set
é /e/ they (or as in the "ay" of "say")

Diphthongs

The following are the 5 diphthongs in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:

French Pronunciation English
ai/ei /ɛ/ + /i/ grey
au/eau /o/ + /o/ beau (beautiful)
e+i /e/ + /i/ gay
oi /w/ + /a/ deux (two)
ou /w/ + /ɔ/ mood

French Consonants

French has 21 consonants, which are divided into two categories: voiced and unvoiced.

Unvoiced Consonants

The following are the 11 unvoiced consonants in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:

French Pronunciation English
p /p/ spin
t /t/ stack
k /k/ skate
f /f/ phone
s /s/ snake
ch /ʃ/ she
h /h/ hotel
ph /f/ pharmacy
th /t/ theater
c /k/ scenic
qu /k/ queen

Voiced Consonants

The following are the 10 voiced consonants in French with their respective IPA symbols, pronunciations, and English translations:

French Pronunciation English
b /b/ ball
d /d/ drive
g /ɡ/ game
v /v/ voice
z /z/ zoo
j /ʒ/ pleasure
l /l/ lamp
m /m/ map
n /n/ name
r /ʁ/ red

Practice Exercises

Now that you know the French vowels and consonants, try practicing their pronunciation with the following words:

  • Monophthongs: ami (friend), belle (beautiful), chapeau (hat), debout (standing), partie (part), tu (you), le (the)
  • Diphthongs: bateau (boat), feu (fire), lait (milk), moi (me), oui (yes)

Summary

Learning the correct pronunciation of French vowels and consonants is essential for understanding and communicating in the language. Understanding the subtle differences between each sound will help you to improve your overall French accent.

Sources

Table of Contents - French Course - 0 to A1


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Nouns and Articles


Verbs and Tenses


Adjectives and Adverbs


Negation and Interrogation


Numbers and Time


Family and Relationships


Food and Drink


Hobbies and Interests


Geography and Travel


French Culture and Arts


French History and Society

Videos

Learn French Language | 20 Basic Consonants - YouTube

French Lesson 127 - Pronunciation of consonants in French - How ...

1 Hour to Improve Your French Writing Skills - YouTube

Learn French pronunciation - The consonants - YouTube

Learn French Pronunciation in 12 Minutes - YouTube

Other Lessons

Sources


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