Learn: French Alphabet Names and Spelling Out Loud

Welcome!Today we'll learn about the French alphabet and how to spell words out loud in French. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently say each letter and spell simple words in French. Let's get started!

What is the French Alphabet?The French alphabet has 26 letters, just like the English alphabet. However, some letters are pronounced differently in French. Learning their correct pronunciation is important for spelling words out loud and understanding spoken French better.

Pronunciation of LettersMost French letters sound similar to English ones, but there are some key differences. For example, the letter E sounds like 'uh', and the letter I sounds like 'ee'. We'll go through the letters step by step in this lesson.

French VowelsThe French vowels are A, E, I, O, and U. Each has a distinct sound. For example, O sounds like 'oh', and U sounds like 'oo'. Pay attention to these differences when spelling in French.

Consonants in FrenchMost consonants in French are pronounced similarly to English. For example, B is pronounced 'bay', and D is pronounced 'day'. However, some letters like H are silent in French words.

Spelling Out WordsWhen spelling out words in French, you say the name of each letter as pronounced in French. For example, the word 'chat' (cat) is spelled 'C-H-A-T', pronounced as 'say-ahsh-ah-tay'.

Review Time!Great work! You've learned the names and pronunciation of the French alphabet. Now let's test your understanding with a few questions.