French pronunciation: Occlusives - /t/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• table

• tête

• tout

• tôt

• tante

Minimal pairs

• tante / pente
• tôt / dôt
• tasse / passe
• tard / garde
• tache / lâche

How to produce this sound

Place the tip of your tongue against the upper front teeth or just behind them. Release a burst of air as you say 't' as in 'top'.

Common mix-ups

• tante / tant
• tôt / tau
• tasse / tas
• tard / tar
• tache / tâche

Closest comparison

top, ten, time, table, take