French · Difficult words
How to pronounce souris in French
souris
Mouse
French of France · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
souris is pronounced /su.ʁi/ in French. In souris: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /su.ʁi/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in souris
Read souris in these IPA segments: su · ʁi. 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 souris: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /su.ʁi/.
Watch out: Connected speech can differ, especially where liaison is possible. Do not generalize this word’s ending to every French word.
2.The French r /ʁ/
In souris: 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.
3.Front-vowel position
In souris: 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.
4.Back rounded vowels
In souris: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
Hear it in context
Ma souris ne marche plus.
My mouse doesn't work anymore.
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
souris 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 souris
How do you pronounce souris?
souris is pronounced /su.ʁi/ in French. In souris: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /su.ʁi/. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In souris: The final written s is not sounded in this isolated-word reference. Finish with the last sound shown in /su.ʁi/. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
