English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
France Pronunciation
France is pronounced FRANS, IPA /ˈfræns/.
FRANS
US /ˈfræns/
Syllables: FRANS (1 syllable)
proper noun: The country in western Europe whose capital is Paris.
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France in a Sentence
- We drove through France on the way to Spain.
- France borders eight countries on the mainland.
- The wine comes from the south of France.
Common Mispronunciations of France
Not FRAHNTS
An audible t creeps in between the n and the s for many learners. Let the n flow straight into the s with nothing between them.
Not fruh-NSS
One beat holds the whole name. Fr starts it together, with no vowel wedged in.
Tip: Americans say FRANS with the a of cat; most British speakers say FRAHNS with the ah of father. Both are standard.
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