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EAU - French Pronunciation of EAU

How is the vowel combination EAU pronounced in French?

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The letters EAU in French are pronounced like the "closed" O sound. (Note that the letter combination AU is also pronounced this way.)


French words with EAU

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   eau   (water)

   beau   (beautiful)

   cadeau   (gift)

   agneau   (lamb)

   beaucoup   (a lot)

   bureau   (office, desk)

   chapeau    (hat) You are here: Learn French > French for Beginners > Pronunciation > Letters > Vowels > A - E - U > EAU

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