Pronunciation of "ont" before a vowel as in "Ils ont un bébé." In the lesson, the speaker did not pronounce the "t" before the "un." Is that normal?

Daniel B.A1Kwiziq community member

Pronunciation of "ont" before a vowel as in "Ils ont un bébé." In the lesson, the speaker did not pronounce the "t" before the "un." Is that normal?

Asked 3 years ago
CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Daniel,

I have changed the recording to enable a liaison between the -t of ont and the -u of un.

But it is an optional liaison so you will hear both.

Making this type of optional liaisons can sound precious.

Most people would probably not do this particular liaison in everyday speech.

Bonne Continuation!

 

 

Meredith C.A1Kwiziq community member

Yes

Pronunciation of "ont" before a vowel as in "Ils ont un bébé." In the lesson, the speaker did not pronounce the "t" before the "un." Is that normal?

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