| French IPA Symbols - Semi-Vowels |
| Guide to the IPA symbols used for French semi-vowels |
Consonants | Vowels | Nasal Vowels | Semi-Vowels
Introduction to IPA | French IPA Symbols
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More Info If this introductory guide to French IPA symbols leaves you wanting more detail, consult Savoir Dire, by Diane Dansereau. |
French has three semi-vowels (sometimes called semi-consonnes in French): sounds created by the partial obstruction of air through the throat and mouth.
| IPA | Spelling | Examples and Notes |
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I L LL Y |
adieu oeil fille yaourt |
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U | nuit - fruit |
| [w] | OI OU W |
boire ouest Wallon (mainly foreign words) |
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