ø
Vowel
/ø/ — Close-mid front rounded vowel
Example words
| Word | French |
|---|---|
| peu | /pø/ |
| deux | /dø/ |
| feu | /fø/ |
| bleu | /blø/ |
| jeu | /ʒø/ |
| nœud | /nø/ |
| vœu | /vø/ |
| ceux | /sø/ |
| eux | /ø/ |
| queue | /kø/ |
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How to produce this sound
SoundClose-mid front rounded vowel.
TongueKeep the tongue body high in the mouth for this vowel target. Shape the tongue body toward the front of the mouth.
LipsRound the lips to the target shape early and hold that rounding steadily.
JawKeep the jaw relatively high (small opening) without clenching.
VoiceKeep voicing continuous and even through the segment.
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