How to Say “Pronunciation” in French

prononciation
/pʁo.nɔ̃.sja.sjɔ̃/feminine
prononciation is the French word for pronunciation.
The noun refers to the way in which words are pronounced.
Meaning: way in which words are pronounced (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The noun is feminine, so it is preceded by the feminine article la or the partitive de la.

How do you pronounce it?

/pʁo.nɔ̃.sja.sjɔ̃/

Did you know?

  • The French language possesses a specific term, liaison, which dictates that the prononciation of a normally silent final consonant changes when the next word begins with a vowel.
  • While English speakers use the word 'pronunciation' to talk about speech, the French verb prononcer is also used in a courtroom to mean a judge pronouncing a formal legal sentence.
  • The term accent in French is more versatile than in English, as it refers to both a regional variety of prononciation and the specific stress placed on a syllable.

Examples in context

  • Ta prononciation est excellente.
    Your pronunciation is excellent.
    This sentence is useful for describing someone's high quality of pronunciation.
    Tatoeba #5535013 by Aiji, translation #3831398 by CK
  • Merci de corriger ma prononciation.
    Please correct my pronunciation.
    This sentence is useful for asking someone to correct your pronunciation.
    Tatoeba #497321 by sacredceltic, translation #38823 by CK
  • Elle a du mal avec la prononciation.
    She struggles with pronunciation.
    This sentence is useful for stating that someone finds pronunciation difficult.
    Tatoeba #11328327 by lbdx, translation #10101882 by ddnktr
  • 36 more sentences on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Manon is helping Nathan study French.

  1. Manon

    Écoute bien ma prononciation.
    Listen carefully to my pronunciation.
  2. Nathan

    C'est difficile pour moi, Manon.
    It's difficult for me, Manon.
  3. Manon

    Répète après moi doucement.
    Repeat after me slowly.
  4. Nathan

    Je veux améliorer ma prononciation.
    I want to improve my pronunciation.

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