To pronounce "french", say FRENCH — one syllable, IPA /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.
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/fɹɛnt͡ʃ/
IPA
"french" is a single-syllable word — say it in one clean beat. It rhymes with clench and wench, if that helps it stick.
verb
Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.
"French" has one syllable.
The IPA transcription of "french" is /fɹɛnt͡ʃ/.
French: To prepare food by cutting it into strips.
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