French · Difficult words
How to pronounce minuit in French
minuit
Midnight
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
minuit is pronounced /mi.nɥi/ in French. In minuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /mi.nɥi/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in minuit
Read minuit in these IPA segments: mi · nɥi. 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 t
In minuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /mi.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 minuit: 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.Front-vowel position
In minuit: 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
On s'embrasse à minuit.
We kiss at midnight.
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
minuit 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 minuit
How do you pronounce minuit?
minuit is pronounced /mi.nɥi/ in French. In minuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /mi.nɥi/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In minuit: The final written t is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /mi.nɥi/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
