The French S Problem | Les syllabes S : Sa, Se, Si, So, Su, Sé ! Part1

Discover the subtleties of the pronunciation of the letter S in French, which can produce either the [s] sound at the beginning of a word or the [z] sound when placed between two vowels. Annie guides you through this essential phonetic rule with clear examples and practical exercises to help perfect your French accent. Part 1 • The letter S is pronounced [s] at the beginning of a word, as in serpent (snake), savon (soap), salade (salad) Part 2 • Between two vowels, S is pronounced [z], as in vase, chaise (chair), rose • Exploration of syllables with the S sound: sa, se, si, so, su, sec, ser • Many examples of words where S is pronounced [s]: sac (bag), secret, semaine (week), soleil (sun) • Examples of words where S is pronounced [z]: rose, musique (music), maison (house), cuisine (kitchen)