Expert Guide to French Pronunciation for Beginners
By
Emilie Zuniga, Ph.D.
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Summary
This article is a beginner's guide to French pronunciation, written by two language experts (Dr. Emilie Zuniga and Dr. Sharon Wilkinson) as part of a weekly advice column for language learners. The content focuses on demystifying French pronunciation by explaining its predictability compared to English, providing practical tips and guidance for beginners. The article reassures readers that French pronunciation is more systematic than they might expect.
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Dr. Emilie Zuniga (French speaker, linguist, and hyperpolyglot) is teaming up with Dr. Sharon Wilkinson (Senior Learning Designer and former college instructor of French pronunciation) to do the impossible… explain how to pronounce French!
Oh Pardon My French, you are not alone in wondering how French pronunciation works!
But the good news is, unlike English, French pronunciation is more predictable than you think!
Don't fear French pronunciation—it's more predictable than you think!
Don’t fear French pronunciation—it’s more predictable than you think!
