Why is the "m" pronounced pronouncing "album", there is no "e" on the end.

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Why is the "m" pronounced pronouncing "album", there is no "e" on the end.

Asked 10 months ago
CécileKwiziq Native French TeacherCorrect answer

Hi again Stephen,

For words borrowed from Latin like "album, forum, maximum, minimum"  the final -m is pronounced.

There will be exceptions, I am thinking of 'parfum'.

But on the whole, this rule of thumb works.

I hope this helps!

Stephen W. asked:

Why is the "m" pronounced pronouncing "album", there is no "e" on the end.

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