Which French words contain the semi-vowel sound [j]?
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pied, lieu, billet.
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Which French words contain the semi-vowel sound [j]?
pied, lieu, billet.
What is the IPA sound for the nasal vowel represented by 'an', 'am', 'en', and 'em'?
[å~~]
How is the 's' pronounced between two vowels in French?
It is pronounced as 'z'.
How many speech sounds are there in French?
37 speech sounds.
What should learners be aware of regarding the rules presented?
They are general rules with exceptions that are not exhaustive.
What does the author encourage learners to do?
Have fun learning French.
What is the purpose of the IPA?
To graphically represent speech sounds of spoken languages.
What is the IPA representation for 'gel' (frost)?
[Ω´l]
What should you do when learning a new French noun?
Learn its gender along with the appropriate definite article.
What is the IPA sound for 'oui' in French?
[wi]
Which English word corresponds to the French nasal vowel [´~~]?
paint.
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'd' in French?
d
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [k]?
c o c o, k ernel, k it
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [p]?
p each, a p artment, p ly
What is the English pronunciation of 'tutu'?
/ütü/
What is the French pronunciation of 'toutou'?
/ütü/
How is the letter 'e' at the end of a French word typically pronounced?
It is seldom pronounced.
What is the IPA for the word 'homme'?
[øm]
What is the IPA representation for 'gare' (train station)?
[gaë]
How should you memorize a new noun's gender?
With the appropriate definite article and an adjective.
What is the IPA for the word 'garage'?
[gaëaΩ]
How can you determine if a consonant at the end of a French word is pronounced?
Look it up in your dictionary.
What is the definite article for a feminine noun in French?
La.
What is the pronunciation of 'aon' in 'le paon'?
It is pronounced as 'an'.
Which French words contain the nasal vowel sound [œ~~]?
un, brun, lundi, parfum.
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [d]?
d ance, d iner
Which French words contain the IPA sound [l]?
l a, ba ll e, a l to
Which French words contain the IPA sound [s]?
s oie, me ss e, c ela, ç a, atten t ion
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'ß' in French?
ch, sh
Which French words contain the IPA sound [μ]?
vi gn oble, ga gn er
What is the IPA for the word 'tall' in French?
[grå~~]
What is the definite article for a masculine noun in French?
Le.
How are the letters 'on' pronounced in 'le monsieur'?
As 'e'.
What is the IPA sound for the nasal vowel represented by 'un' and 'um'?
[œ~~]
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [b]?
b ab y, b ar
Which French words contain the IPA sound [k]?
c o c o, k épi, qu i
Which French words contain the IPA sound [p]?
p êche, a pp artement, p li
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'z' in French?
s, z
What are speech sounds?
The sounds of vowels and consonants on their own or in a group.
When is the letter 'g' soft in French?
In front of the vowels e and i, including é, è, ê, y.
What is the IPA representation for 'giraffe'?
[Ωiëaf]
What is an example of a feminine noun in French?
Armoire (cupboard).
What is the IPA sound for the nasal vowel represented by 'in', 'im', 'ym', 'ein', and 'ain'?
[´~~]
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'b' in French?
b, bb
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [g]?
g arage, dru g
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [n]?
n ever, n o n e
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [v]?
v ine, en v oy, ra v ine
What happens to consonants at the end of French words?
They are usually not pronounced.
What is the IPA representation for 'guide'?
[gid]
How is the letter 'c' pronounced in 'les secondes'?
As 'g'.
What is the IPA sound for the nasal vowel represented by 'on' and 'om'?
[ø~~]
Which French words contain the IPA sound [d]?
d ame, d anse, d îner
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'l' in French?
l, ll
What is the IPA sound for the letter 's' in French?
s, ss, c, ç, t
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [z]?
ro s e s , z ebra, z one
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'μ' in French?
gn
How are IPA symbols formatted?
They are always in square brackets [ ].
What mnemonic can help remember which vowels soften 'g'?
Think of the words 'soft pie' to remember that i and e soften the g.
What is the IPA sound for 'eil' and 'eille' in French?
[´j]
What is the IPA sound for the semi-vowel represented by 'i', 'll', and 'y' in French?
[j]
What happens to the letter 'n' in front of 'b' or 'p'?
It becomes 'm'.
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'f' in French?
f, ph
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [l]?
l ast, ba ll oon, a l to
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [s]?
s in, ma ss , c ent
Which French words contain the IPA sound [ß]?
ch anter, ch oix
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [μ]?
ma ñ ana (Spanish)
What is the benefit of distinguishing French speech sounds?
To gain confidence when speaking French.
Which letter is always silent in French?
H.
When is the letter 'g' hard in French?
In front of the vowels a, o, and u.
What do you use when a French noun starts with a vowel?
L’ instead of le or la.
What is the IPA sound for the semi-vowel represented by 'ou' and 'o' in French?
[w]
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [m]?
m an, A m erican
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [t]?
ma t , pe t , t en t
Which French words contain the IPA sound [Ω]?
j uste, j oli, G eor g es
What are some small French words with silent letters?
je, le, me, te, se, de, que.
How do French-English dictionaries indicate French pronunciation?
By using the IPA.
What is the author's intention regarding the learning process?
To help learners speak confidently in French.
Is there a rule to determine if a French noun is masculine or feminine?
No, there is no rule; you have to learn them as you go.
What is the English equivalent of the French sound [wa] as in 'oi'?
wham.
Which French words contain the nasal vowel sound [å~~]?
tante, cambrioler, tente, membre.
Which French words contain the IPA sound [b]?
b é, b ien, b ar, a bb é
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'k' in French?
c, k, qu
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'p' in French?
p, pp
What does IPA stand for?
International Phonetic Alphabet.
What is the importance of exceptions in learning French pronunciation?
They help learners understand that not all cases follow the general rules.
How can the vowel 'e' affect the pronunciation of 'g'?
It can soften the 'g' in front of the vowels a and o.
What is the unexpected pronunciation of the letter 'e' in 'la femme'?
It is pronounced as 'a'.
Which French words contain the nasal vowel sound [ø~~]?
bonbon, pompier.
Which French words contain the IPA sound [g]?
g are, dro gu e
Which French words contain the IPA sound [n]?
n ous, bo nn e, â n e
Which French words contain the IPA sound [v]?
v in, a v ion, ra v in
What is the main focus of the work presented?
To provide a good foundation of French pronunciation.
How does the author plan to assist learners with translations?
By providing English translations for words, noting that some have multiple translations.
What is the gender of the French noun 'maison'?
Feminine.
Which French words correspond to the IPA sound [œj]?
euil, euille, œil.
Which English words correspond to the French semi-vowel [w]?
west, watt.
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [f]?
f irst, ph oto
Which French words contain the IPA sound [m]?
m er, po mm e, m a m an
Which French words contain the IPA sound [t]?
t abac, bo tt e, pe t it, pe t i t e
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'Ω' in French?
j, g
Which French words contain the IPA sound [f]?
f ermer, ph oto, f er
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'm' in French?
m, mm
What is the IPA sound for the letter 't' in French?
t, tt
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [ß]?
sh eriff, sh ot
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'g' in French?
g, gu
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'n' in French?
n, nn
What is the IPA sound for the letter 'v' in French?
v
Which French words contain the IPA sound [z]?
ro s e, mai s on, z èbre, z one
What is the English equivalent for the French IPA sound [Ω]?
fu s ion, mea s ure
