How to pronounce Francophone
Say it like FRANG-kuh-fohn. Francophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG).
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- FRANG
- kuh
- fohn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Francophone pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRANGSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- kuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of Francophone
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: FRANG-kof-ohn.
What does Francophone mean?
- French-speaking.
- A person who speaks French, especially as their mother tongue.
Questions about saying Francophone
How do you pronounce Francophone?
Say FRANG-kuh-fohn. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræŋkəˌfoʊn/. In British English it is /ˈfræŋkɒfəʊn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Francophone?
Francophone has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRANG). Broken into parts: FRANG · kuh · fohn.
Is Francophone pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈfræŋkɒfəʊn/ (FRANG-kof-ohn).