5.1 Mastering French sounds

Cards (27)

  • Vowels are produced without obstruction of airflow.
    True
  • It is important to focus on clearly pronouncing each vowel sound, such as /a/ in "chat".

    True
  • Linking sounds between words creates a flowing, natural rhythm
  • Enunciating consonant sounds properly, like /b/ in "bon", is essential for clear pronunciation
  • Linking sounds helps create a natural rhythm in French pronunciation.

    True
  • Saying "les amis" as "lezamis" is an example of linking sounds in French
    True
  • Match the pronunciation concept with its description:
    Intonation ↔️ Variations in tone to convey meaning
    Stress Pattern ↔️ Emphasis on certain syllables
  • Clearly pronounce each vowel sound, such as /e/ in café
  • Connect sounds smoothly between words to create a natural rhythm
  • French phonemes are the basic units of sound
  • Match the category with its description:
    Vowels ↔️ Sounds produced without obstruction of airflow
    Consonants ↔️ Sounds produced with some obstruction of airflow
  • Enunciating consonant sounds properly, like /b/ in "bon", is crucial for clear pronunciation.

    True
  • French vowels are produced with obstruction of airflow.
    False
  • Match the sound with its example:
    /b/ ↔️ bon
    /d/ ↔️ doigt
    /a/ ↔️ chat
    /e/ ↔️ café
  • Connect sounds smoothly between words to create a natural rhythm
  • Confusing /u/ and /ou/ vowel sounds should be avoided for accurate pronunciation
    True
  • What is the French word that uses the /a/ vowel sound?
    Chat
  • Which consonant sound in French is pronounced like /b/?
    Bon
  • Consonants are produced with some obstruction of airflow
  • Avoid confusing similar vowel sounds like /u/ and /ou/
  • Saying "les amis" as "lezamis" is an example of linking sounds.

    True
  • Confusing similar vowel sounds like /u/ and /ou/ should be avoided.

    True
  • Enunciate consonant sounds properly, like /b/ in bon
  • Clearly pronounce each vowel sound, such as /a/ in chat
  • Listening to French speakers and practicing with audio resources can improve intonation and stress patterns
    True
  • The vowel sounds /u/ and /ou/ should be clearly distinguished to avoid confusion

    True
  • Saying "les amis" as "lezamis" is an example of linking sounds in French
    True