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french
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 french pronunciation
- Stress placement: Many learners incorrectly stress the second syllable, saying "french" instead of the correct first syllable stress, /frɛntʃ/. Tip: Remember to emphasize the first syllable: ˈfrɛntʃ.
- Vowel sound confusion: Some people pronounce "French" with a long vowel sound, saying /freɪnʧ/. This is incorrect. Tip: Use the short vowel sound /ɛ/ as in "bed" for the correct pronunciation.
- Final "ch" sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the "ch" as /k/ or /ʧ/, leading to "frenk" or "frenkʧ". The correct pronunciation is /tʃ/. Tip: Practice saying "ch" as in "church" to master the sound.
- Overemphasis on "r": Non-native speakers may overly roll the "r" in "French", making it sound like /frɛrntʃ/. Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle, focusing on the vowel sound instead.
- Dropping the final sound: Some learners omit the final "ch," pronouncing it as "fren." This changes the word's meaning. Tip: Make sure to articulate the final /tʃ/ sound clearly to avoid confusion.