Basic pronunciation and phonetics

👋 Welcome to Basic French Vowels: A, E, I!

“Bonjour! Ready to grasp your first French sounds? Let’s begin with three essential vowels that will guide you speak French vowel pronunciation with confidence! Mastering these vowels is crucial. They are fundamental to your pronunciation and comprehension in French. This sets the foundation for effective communication.”

🎯 Let’s Learn: French Vowel Pronunciation

A as in “chat” (cat)

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A as in “chat” (cat) Sounds like “ah”

A as in “pas” (not)

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A as in “pas” (not)

A as in “là” (there)

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A

E as in “thé” (tea)

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E as in “thé” (tea) Sounds like “ay”.

E as in “été” (summer)

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E as in “été” (summer)

I as in “si” (if)

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I as in “si” (if).

I as in “midi” (noon)

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I as in “midi” (noon)

I as in “ami” (friend)

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I as in “ami” (friend) also helps in mastering French vowel pronunciation.

🎤 Mini Practice: Engaging Exercises

It’s time to practice! Here are a variety of exercises to enhance your learning:

1. Listening Activity: Listen to audio clips of each vowel sound and repeat the words after hearing them.
2. Pronunciation Relay: Partner with a friend or use a voice recording app to practice the words aloud.

📚 Recap and Pronunciation Tip

You’ve learned your first French vowel sounds! Remember, the position of your mouth and the shape of your lips are essential when pronouncing vowels.

🎉 Lesson Complete!

Great job on mastering basic French vowel pronunciation! Understanding these sounds forms the cornerstone of your language skills.

Mastering French vowel pronunciation is a significant step on your language learning journey—keep going!

👉 Move forward Up: French Consonants B, C, D

Ready for more? In the move forward lesson, you’ll discover how consonants interact with your newly learned vowels! This knowledge will enrich your French vowel pronunciation skills and enhance your overall fluency.

🌐 Extra Resources

For further practice, check out these helpful resources:

• Vienna Coffee House Guide
• Create a Birthday Card
• E-Bike: The Eco-Friendly Alternative for Getting Around
• Eliminate the business card problem

Right away it’s time to match the vowel sounds with the correct words. Please complete the following:

Match the vowel sound to the corresponding word:

• Ah: chat, pas, là
• Ay: été, café, thé
• Ee: si, midi, ami

Draft the correct letter of the sound next to each word.