Talk:French/Appendices/Pronunciation

Comparison of approximate pronunciation schemes
The tables below compare the scheme used in this book with the ones used by the Berlitz French-English dictionary and the Lonely Planet French phrasebook. In general it can be seen that Berlitz scheme is more comprehensive with finer distinctions than the LP scheme. Some of the example words are rather uncommon, so in some cases alternative examples have been referred to. More detailed comments are shown in each table.

Mid vowels

 * 1) Note: In the Berlitz scheme, the line over a vowel like $\overline{ng}$ indicates lengthening, but indicates nasalisation in the case of $\overline{ng}$.
 * 2) Apparently the LP scheme does not show nasalisation at all.

Additional Resources
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Language Guide