M - French Pronunciation of M

When the letter M in French is at the beginning of a word or syllable, it is pronounced like the English M: listen.

An M preceded by a vowel is usually nasal, unless it is followed by a vowel or another M.

French words with M

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mère   (mother)

Madame   (Mrs.)

comment   (how)

Letter combinations with M

M after vowels

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