French · Difficult words
How to pronounce brosse à dents in French
brosse à dents
Toothbrush
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
brosse à dents is pronounced /bʁɔ.s‿a dɑ̃/ in French. In brosse à dents: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bʁɔ.s‿a dɑ̃/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in brosse à dents
Read brosse à dents in these IPA segments: bʁɔ · s‿a dɑ̃. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. French prominence belongs to the spoken phrase. Do not impose a heavy English-style stress on every isolated word.
1.The final written s
In brosse à dents: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bʁɔ.s‿a dɑ̃/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.Nasal vowels
In brosse à dents: Let some air pass through the nose while keeping the vowel continuous. The tilde /̃/ marks nasalization.
Watch out: Do not automatically add a separate n or m after the nasal vowel.
3.The French r /ʁ/
In brosse à dents: Use gentle friction toward the back of the mouth. Keep the tongue tip relaxed while connecting r to its neighboring vowel.
Watch out: Avoid a strong English curled r or adding a vowel before the consonant.
4.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In brosse à dents: 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.
Hear it in context
N'oublie pas ta brosse à dents.
Don't forget your toothbrush.
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
brosse à dents 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 brosse à dents
How do you pronounce brosse à dents?
brosse à dents is pronounced /bʁɔ.s‿a dɑ̃/ in French. In brosse à dents: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bʁɔ.s‿a dɑ̃/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In brosse à dents: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /bʁɔ.s‿a dɑ̃/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
