How to Pronounce “Million“ in French182

The French word for "million" is "million," and it is pronounced [ɔ̃]. The first syllable is pronounced like the English word "me," and the second syllable is pronounced like the French word "lion." The "n" at the end of the word is silent.

Here are some tips for pronouncing "million" in French:
Start by saying the English word "me."
Next, add the French sound "li," as in the word "lion."
Finally, add the silent "n."

You can also listen to a recording of the pronunciation of "million" in French here:

Here are some examples of how to use "million" in a sentence:
La population de la France est de plus de 67 millions d'habitants. (The population of France is over 67 million.)
J'ai gagné un million d'euros à la loterie. (I won a million euros in the lottery.)
Il y a des millions d'étoiles dans le ciel. (There are millions of stars in the sky.)

Now that you know how to pronounce "million" in French, you can practice saying it aloud. The more you practice, the easier it will become.

2024-11-27

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