Bonjour à tous ! In today’s article, we will be practicing our French pronunciation by working on 10 words hard to pronounce in French.
10 words hard to pronounce in French – Écouter
1. Accueil
Welcoming / Reception
How to pronounce : Ah – keuy (the “L” is silent)
2. Accueillir
To welcome
How to pronounce: Ah – keuy – ir / Ah – keu – yir (Once again, the double “L” are silent)
How to pronounce: Ah – keuy – ir / Ah – keu – yir (Once again, the double “L” are silent)
3. Un écureuil
A squirrel
How to pronounce: Ee – ku – reuy
How to pronounce: Ee – ku – reuy
4. Une bouilloire
A kettle
How to pronounce: Bouy – war
5. Dehors
Outside
How to pronounce: Deu – or (“Deu” like the number 2 in French)
6. Un doigt
A finger
How to pronounce: Dwa (the G and T are silent)
7. Un oignon
An onion
How to pronounce: O – nion
8. Une feuille
A leaf
How to pronounce: Feuy
9. Une ambiguïté
An ambiguity
How to pronounce: Am – bi – gwi – teh
The ” ï ” (“i tréma”) after the “U” cancels the silence of the U after the G.
How to pronounce: Am – bi – gwi – teh
The ” ï ” (“i tréma”) after the “U” cancels the silence of the U after the G.
10. Une queue
A queue, a tail
How to pronounce: Keuh
The “eu” sound is deeper here (listen to audio).
How to pronounce: Keuh
The “eu” sound is deeper here (listen to audio).
Conclusion
I hope you enjoyed practicing reading these 10 words hard to pronounce in French. If you want more lessons, feel free to check out my blog right here.
À bientôt !
