French · Everyday expressions
How to pronounce bonne nuit in French
bonne nuit
Good night
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
bonne nuit is pronounced /bɔn nɥi/ in French. In bonne nuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔn nɥi/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in bonne nuit
The reference transcription for bonne nuit is /bɔn nɥi/. Read adjacent consonants together without inserting extra vowels. French prominence belongs to the spoken phrase. Do not impose a heavy English-style stress on every isolated word.
1.The final written t
In bonne nuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔn nɥi/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.The rounded glide /ɥ/
In bonne nuit: Move quickly from a rounded front-vowel position into the next vowel. This is a glide, not a separate full syllable.
Watch out: Do not replace it with an ordinary English w.
3.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In bonne nuit: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound.
Watch out: English “oh” often moves during the vowel; follow the steadier sound in the recording.
4.Front-vowel position
In bonne nuit: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
Bonne nuit, on éteint la lumière.
Good night; we're turning off the light.
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
bonne nuit is presented using French of France. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about bonne nuit
How do you pronounce bonne nuit?
bonne nuit is pronounced /bɔn nɥi/ in French. In bonne nuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔn nɥi/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In bonne nuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bɔn nɥi/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
