Language
French
Unit
Consonnes
IPA
/d/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for occlusives - /d/.

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Letters

d

/d/

Practice words

  • dire

  • deux

  • dix

  • demain

  • donner

Minimal pairs

  • dix / six
  • dame / tame
  • dire / tir
  • doux / tout
  • dormir / tormir

How to produce this sound

Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge just behind your upper front teeth. Voice the sound as you release your tongue: this is the same 'd' as in 'dog'.

Common mix-ups

  • dix / dis
  • dame / tame
  • dire / tir
  • doux / tout
  • dormir / tormir

Closest comparison

dog, day, door, dance, desk

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