francés
French
Latin America
Simplified: frahn-SEHS
IPA: fɾan'ses
Spain
Simplified: frahn-THEHS
IPA: fɾan'θes
Pronunciation Tips:
SyllableHow to Say ItMouth Position and Breath Flow
fran
  • f like find
  • f similar to English
  • tapped r like ladder
  • quick tapped r with tongue tip against ridge behind teeth
  • a like father
  • relaxed a with mouth open, tongue low
  • n like no
  • n similar to English
cés
  • c like s in sun
  • s sound similar to English
  • e like bet
  • slightly spread lips, tongue forward for e
  • s like sun
  • s similar to English