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How to pronounce Chamonix in French
Chamonix
Chamonix (place name)
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Chamonix is pronounced /ʃa.mɔ.ni/ in French. In Chamonix: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʃa.mɔ.ni/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in Chamonix
Read Chamonix in these IPA segments: ʃa · mɔ · ni. 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 x
In Chamonix: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʃa.mɔ.ni/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In Chamonix: 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.
3.Front-vowel position
In Chamonix: 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.
4.An open vowel
In Chamonix: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position.
Watch out: Do not substitute the English diphthong in “day”.
Hear it in context
Notre destination est Chamonix.
Our destination is Chamonix.
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
Chamonix 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.
Questions about Chamonix
How do you pronounce Chamonix?
Chamonix is pronounced /ʃa.mɔ.ni/ in French. In Chamonix: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʃa.mɔ.ni/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In Chamonix: The final written x is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʃa.mɔ.ni/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
