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france

Definition:

(nou) the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France (nou) the people of France (nou) United States sculptor who created the seated marble figure of Abraham Lincoln in the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. (1850-1931)

Phonetic Transcription:

frentʃ

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Common mistakes of france pronunciation

Misplacing the vowel sound: Many learners pronounce "france" with a long "a" sound, like in "face." The correct pronunciation is /fræns/ in US and /frɑːns/ in UK. Tip: Focus on the short "a" sound in US English.
Ignoring the final consonant: Some speakers drop the "ce" sound at the end, saying "fran." In reality, "france" ends with a soft "s," pronounced /s/. Tip: Practice saying the final consonant clearly to avoid this mistake.
Overemphasizing the "r": Learners often pronounce the "r" in "france" too strongly, making it sound harsh. The "r" should be soft and not overly pronounced. Tip: Relax your tongue when saying the "r" to achieve a smoother sound.
Confusing the stress pattern: Some people incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "fran-CE." The correct stress is on the first syllable: "FRANCE" /fræns/ (US) and /frɑːns/ (UK). Tip: Emphasize the first syllable to pronounce it correctly.
Mispronouncing the initial consonant cluster: Some learners may pronounce "france" starting with a "f" sound that is too soft, sounding like "v." The correct initial sound is a strong "f." Tip: Practice saying words like "free" to strengthen the "f" sound.

Frequently asked questions

How do you pronounce "france" in English?

In English, "france" is pronounced as /fræns/ with the stress on the single syllable. The "a" sounds like the short "a" in "cat."

Is there a difference between the US and UK pronunciation of "france"?

No, the pronunciation of "france" is the same in both American and British English, pronounced as /fræns/. The stress and vowel sounds remain consistent across both dialects.

What is the syllable structure of the word "france"?

The word "france" has one syllable, making it a monosyllabic word. It is pronounced as /fræns/, where the "fr" blends together smoothly with the vowel sound.

Are there common mistakes when pronouncing "france"?

A common mistake is mispronouncing "france" as /frænsə/ by adding an extra vowel sound at the end. Remember to keep it to one syllable, pronounced as /fræns/.