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D - French Pronunciation of D

How is D pronounced in French?

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The letter D in French is fairly straightforward. It is pronounced more or less like the English D, except that it is pronounced with the tongue against the upper teeth, rather than behind them, as in the English D: listen.

French words with D

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   dinde   (turkey)

   douane   (customs)

   mardi   (Tuesday)


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