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French Pronunciation - IN/EN Sounds in French
The "IN" sound in French
French phonetic symbol [ɛ̃]
All these letter combinations are pronounced the same way which is why they all come under the same phonetic symbol
- IN – IM – Vin – Important
- YN – YM – Syndicat – Sympa
- EIN – EIM – Plein – Reims
- AIN – AIM – Pain – Faim
- (I)EN – (Y)EN – (E)EN – Mien – Moyen – Européen
- Special case – EN – examen
- UN (Paris Region) – lundi
Mouth Position for French phonetic symbol [ɛ̃]
The lips are wide and the mouth is practically closed. The tongue is forward and the air passes through the mouth.
The "EN" sound in French
French phonetic symbol [ɑ̃]
All these letter combinations are pronounced the same way which is why they all come under the same phonetic symbol
- EN – EM – Vent – Novembre
- AN – AM – Dans – Ambulance
- AEN – AON – Caen – Laon
Mouth Position for French phonetic symbol [ɑ̃]
It is a nasal sound which you produce by sending air up your nose! Lips are gently rounded and the mouth is open.
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