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Understanding Silent and Non-Traditional Consonants in French Pronunciation

This guide explores the unique characteristics of consonants in French that often remain silent or are pronounced differently than in English. It provides examples of consonants at the end of words, such as the silent 'H' in "Hazard" and the soft 'Ch' in "Chimie." Through various examples, including "R," "TH," and "C," readers will learn how to articulate French consonants using specific tongue placements and pronunciation rules. Perfect for learners wanting to master the subtleties of French phonetics.

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Understanding Silent and Non-Traditional Consonants in French Pronunciation

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  1. Final ConstantsAnd Constants

  2. FINAL CONSTANTS • These are consonants that are at the end of a word but aren’t pronounced • Example • Tareaux- Bull • Trop- Very

  3. Consonants • Some consonants don’t sound like what they would in English • We go through the letters: R Ch C H TH

  4. R • To pronounce the R by putting the tongue at the back of the throat. • example • Hueres- hour • Nerveax- nerveous

  5. H • H has no pronunciation as it is silent • example • Hazard- danger • Dehors- out • Hotel- hotel

  6. H (cond) • But in some words it has a huff sound • example • Homme- man • Hôpital- hospital • Heure- hour

  7. ch • It’s pronounced like the English “Sh” • example • Chimie- chemistry • Chanter- sing • Schéma- diagram

  8. Ch (cond) • But some are pronounced like English “K” • example • Psychologie- psychology • Choeur- choir

  9. th • It is pronounced like a tough “T” • example • Enthousiasme- Enthuses • Thé- Tea • Théorie- Theory

  10. c • Before I and e it is pronounced like a “S” • example • Commence- Begin • Célèbre- Famous • Cinq- Five

  11. C (cond) • But before A,O and U it is a pronounced like a “K” • Example • Caillou- Stone • Canard- Duck

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