The nasal U is pronounced [euh(n)], where [euh] is pronounced more or less like the oo in good and (n) equals the nasal sound. The nasal U can be spelled un or um. Either way, this sound is called the nasal U - you can see its IPA symbol here.

Note that this sound has disappeared in some French dialects - it is often replaced by the nasal I.

French words with UN

Click on the links below to hear the words pronounced in French:

   lundi   (Monday)

   un   (one)

   parfum   (perfume)

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