French · Difficult words
How to pronounce sac à dos in French
sac à dos
Backpack
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
sac à dos is pronounced /sa.k‿a do/ in French. In sac à dos: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /sa.k‿a do/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in sac à dos
Read sac à dos in these IPA segments: sa · k‿a do. 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 sac à dos: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /sa.k‿a do/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.A steady /o/ vowel
In sac à dos: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
3.An open vowel
In sac à dos: 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”.
4.A clear /s/
In sac à dos: Let air pass through a narrow groove near the front of the mouth. Keep the sound unvoiced.
Watch out: Do not add voicing and turn /s/ into /z/.
Hear it in context
N'oublie pas ton sac à dos près de la porte.
Don't forget your backpack by the door.
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
sac à dos 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 sac à dos
How do you pronounce sac à dos?
sac à dos is pronounced /sa.k‿a do/ in French. In sac à dos: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /sa.k‿a do/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In sac à dos: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /sa.k‿a do/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
