How to pronounce "EN, EM, AN & AM" sounds in French (Learn French With Alexa)

How to pronounce "EN, EM, AN & AM" sounds in French (Learn French With Alexa)

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English, Other

10th - 12th Grade

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The video tutorial explains the pronunciation of French nasal sounds like EN, AN, AM, and EM. It provides examples such as 'tront', 'ront', and 'song', and highlights exceptions where the sound changes. The tutorial also includes a practice sentence to help learners master these sounds and explains the pronunciation exception for verbs ending in ENT.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the common pronunciation for the French nasal sounds 'en', 'an', 'am', and 'em'?

An

Em

On

En

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following words is an example of the nasal sound 'en'?

Tront

Ombre

Chambre

Blon

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is 'em' used instead of 'en' before certain letters?

To follow a consonant

To follow 't' or 'd'

To follow 'b' or 'p'

To follow a vowel

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word demonstrates the use of 'am' before 'b'?

Monty

Ombre

Tront

Blon

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the exception for pronouncing 'ent' at the end of a word?

When it is a verb

When it is an adjective

When it is an adverb

When it is a noun

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the practice sentence, which word is used to illustrate the nasal sound 'an'?

Lonte

Elephant

Blonde

Marsh

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which word in the practice sentence is a verb and demonstrates the 'ent' exception?

Pandon

Marsh

Lonte

Blonde