In the infinitive of an -er verb, we don't hear the final r.
-er is pronounced like é:
-er is pronounced like é:
J'aime skier
But when r is followed by -e as in the infinitive faire
Qu'est-ce que vous aimez faire?
you do not pronounce the e, but you must pronounce the final r clearly. The r
is also pronounced in the word endings -ir, -oir. Listen to the following words, repeat until you have mastered the pronunciation, then record the finished product for Thursday 16 Jan:
Main Exercise--Pronouncing the Final -R
But when r is followed by -e as in the infinitive faire
Qu'est-ce que vous aimez faire?
you do not pronounce the e, but you must pronounce the final r clearly. The r
is also pronounced in the word endings -ir, -oir. Listen to the following words, repeat until you have mastered the pronunciation, then record the finished product for Thursday 16 Jan:
Main Exercise--Pronouncing the Final -R
Nous allons voir.
Elle peut sortir le soir?
Tu peux me dire l'heure?
C'est une montre en or.
Tu aimes faire du sport?
Je préfère courir.
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