TI - French Pronunciation of TI

When the letters TI in French are followed by another vowel, they are usually pronounced [SY] (exceptions: amitié, moitié, pitié, and words ending in -stion).

In the above exceptions as well as in words with ti- followed by a consonant, the T and I are pronounced separately according to their respective rules.

French words with TI

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   attention   (attention)

   dictionnaire   (dictionary)

   amitié   (friendship)

   moitié   (half)

   cogestion   (co-management)

   actif   (active)

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