NI - French Pronunciation of NI

When the letters NI in French are followed by another vowel, they are pronounced [NY]. If they are followed by a consonant, the N and I are pronounced according to their respective rules.

French words with NI

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nièce   (niece)

ornière   (rut)

niveau   (level)

venir   (to come)

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