9.1: 9.1 The Vowel [o]- AU/EAU

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    Objectif

    In this section, you will learn about the vowels sound [o].

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    The O sound

    The [o] vowel sound, also called the closed o sound, can be found in the following instances in French:

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    Rule Examples
    When the letter o is followed by the z or m sounds rose, atome
    When the sound or letter o is at the end of a word photo, dos
    When there's an accent circonflexe on the letter o hôte
    When the vowels a and u are combined animaux
    When the vowels e, a, and u are combined beauté

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