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UI - French Pronunciation of UI

How is UI pronounced in French?

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The letters UI in French are pronounced like the English word "we," but when pronouncing the W sound, the lips must be very pursed like they are for the French U.

French words with UI

Click on the links below to hear the words pronounced in French:

   nuit   (night)

   huit   (eight)

   cuisine   (kitchen)

Also see EUIL and UIL.

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