French · Difficult words
How to pronounce enseigner in French
enseigner
to teach
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
enseigner is pronounced /ɑ̃.sɛ.ɲe/ in French. In enseigner: Let some air pass through the nose while keeping the vowel continuous. The tilde /̃/ marks nasalization. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in enseigner
Read enseigner in these IPA segments: ɑ̃ · sɛ · ɲe. 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.Nasal vowels
In enseigner: 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.
2.The gn sound /ɲ/
In enseigner: Raise the middle of your tongue for one connected “ny”-like consonant.
Watch out: Do not pronounce a hard g before the n.
3.A steady /e/ vowel
In enseigner: Keep /e/ steady from beginning to end. Listen for a clear vowel without the movement at the end of English “day”.
Watch out: The English-style “ay” respelling is only a guide; avoid its final y-like glide.
Hear it in context
Il veut enseigner à l'université.
He wants to teach at university.
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
enseigner 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 enseigner
How do you pronounce enseigner?
enseigner is pronounced /ɑ̃.sɛ.ɲe/ in French. In enseigner: Let some air pass through the nose while keeping the vowel continuous. The tilde /̃/ marks nasalization. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In enseigner: Let some air pass through the nose while keeping the vowel continuous. The tilde /̃/ marks nasalization. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
