Pronunciation question

Tom G.C1Kwiziq Q&A regular contributor

Pronunciation question

Hi, For the last phrase, "de votre aide", aide is pronounced as 2 syllables, as if it has an accent aigue on the final e. Please explain why this is so.

This question relates to:French dictation exercise "Emergency consultation"

Dictation exercise B2

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CécileNative French expert teacher in KwiziqCorrect answer

Hi Tom,

I have listened to the exercise and I agree with Chris that you clearly hear -

de/votr/ aid

three syllables and not aidé as you suggest.

Bonne Continuation!

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Chris W.C1 Kwiziq Q&A super contributor

I don't hear anything special. Because of the -de ending in aide, the "d" is pronounced. That's just as, e.g., in petite, the "t" is pronounced. That's all.

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Tom G. asked:

Pronunciation question

Hi, For the last phrase, "de votre aide", aide is pronounced as 2 syllables, as if it has an accent aigue on the final e. Please explain why this is so.

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