French · Difficult words
How to pronounce grand in French
grand
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French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
grand is pronounced /ɡʁɑ̃/ in French. In grand: The final written d is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ɡʁɑ̃/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in grand
The reference transcription for grand is /ɡʁɑ̃/. 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 d
In grand: The final written d is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ɡʁɑ̃/.
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 grand: 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 grand: 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.An open vowel
In grand: 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
On cherche un grand salon lumineux.
We're looking for a big bright living room.
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
grand 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 grand
How do you pronounce grand?
grand is pronounced /ɡʁɑ̃/ in French. In grand: The final written d is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ɡʁɑ̃/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In grand: The final written d is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ɡʁɑ̃/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
