Language
French
Unit
Voyelles
IPA
/y/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for voyelles orales - /y/.

Quick tip

Oral vowels are produced with air flowing only through the mouth.

Letters and IPA

Letters

y

/y/

Practice words

  • tu

  • lune

  • musique

  • vue

  • sur

Minimal pairs

  • tu / tout
  • lune / lune
  • vue / vous
  • sur / sœur
  • jus / joue

How to produce this sound

Say 'ee' as in 'see', but round your lips as if saying 'oo'.

Common mix-ups

  • tu / tout
  • lune / lune
  • vue / vous
  • sur / sœur
  • jus / joue

Closest comparison

This is a new sound. Closest: 'ee' in 'see', but with rounded lips.

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