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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