Pronunciation Rules
This page organizes French letters, phonemes, and common spelling/pronunciation rules.
Basic pronunciation rules
- 'e' is silent at the end of a word
- 'h' is always silent
- Double letters are pronounced as a single sound
- Consonants at the end of words are silent, except for 'c', 'f', 'l', and 'r'
Pronunciation of letter combinations
| Letter combination | Pronunciation | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| on | bonjour bon mon C’est bon | |
| en em an am | enfant enchanté | |
| ai | faire Je t’aime | |
| ch | Chine chinois |
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Detailed pronunciation rules will be added gradually.
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