[ʒɛn] French Pronunciation of “Gene“233

In French, the English word "gene" is pronounced [ʒɛn], with the "ge" pronounced as in the English "genre" and the "ne" pronounced as in the English "net". Here are some tips for pronouncing the French [ʒɛn] sound:

1. Start with the English "s" sound. Place the tip of your tongue behind your upper front teeth and make a hissing sound.
2. Gradually transition to the "zh" sound. As you make the "s" sound, slowly move your tongue forward in your mouth, keeping it close to the roof of your mouth. This will create the "zh" sound.
3. Finish with the English "n" sound. Place the tip of your tongue against the roof of your mouth and make an "n" sound.

Here is an example of how to pronounce the French word "gène" (gene):

ʒɛn

Practice saying the French [ʒɛn] sound in isolation and in words. Here are some examples of words containing the [ʒɛn] sound:* Gène (gene)
* Génétique (genetics)
* Génome (genome)
* Génie (genius)
* Gentil (kind)

With practice, you will be able to pronounce the French [ʒɛn] sound correctly.

Additional notes:* The French [ʒɛn] sound is similar to, but not identical to, the English "zh" sound in words like "measure" and "vision". In French, the [ʒɛn] sound is pronounced with the tongue slightly closer to the roof of the mouth.
* The French [ʒɛn] sound can be difficult for native English speakers to pronounce. If you are having trouble, try practicing with a native French speaker or with a language tutor.

2024-11-24

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