French · Difficult words
How to pronounce rendez-vous in French
rendez-vous
Appointment (doctor's)
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
rendez-vous is pronounced /ʁɑ̃.de.vu/ in French. In rendez-vous: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʁɑ̃.de.vu/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in rendez-vous
Read rendez-vous in these IPA segments: ʁɑ̃ · de · vu. 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 rendez-vous: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʁɑ̃.de.vu/.
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 rendez-vous: 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 rendez-vous: 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.A steady /e/ vowel
In rendez-vous: 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
J'ai un rendez-vous chez le médecin à dix heures.
I have a doctor's appointment at ten.
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
rendez-vous 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 rendez-vous
How do you pronounce rendez-vous?
rendez-vous is pronounced /ʁɑ̃.de.vu/ in French. In rendez-vous: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʁɑ̃.de.vu/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In rendez-vous: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /ʁɑ̃.de.vu/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
