I think both are pronounced 'ay' (as in tray) but am not too sure.
2007-10-13 12:11:32 · 8 answers · asked by IAN 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Languages
Not exactly:
et = 'AY' (as the 'ey' in 'they')
est = 'EH' (just a short 'e' as in 'get')
2007-10-13 12:19:41 · answer #1 · answered by Diana 7 · 6⤊ 1⤋
I think they are pronounced the same when they are stressed, but "est" is much less likely to be stressed than "et" is, so in practice Diana P's answer is right.
2007-10-13 16:32:12 · answer #2 · answered by Goddess of Grammar 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I am sorry but Diana P is RIGHT !
She is so right and all the other answers are wrong. Trust me I am a French native and I teach American people how to pronounce French words.
So...I know what I am talking about !
Please Ian, listen to what Diana P said. 100% true.
2007-10-13 13:46:45 · answer #3 · answered by Galipette 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Give Dianna P the points. Spot on!
*edit*
pk o, You are about as French as English mustard.
2007-10-13 12:30:06 · answer #4 · answered by mal g 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Yes, they are pronounced the same, and you have the pronunciation close to correct- it's a sound between the vowel in "pet" and the vowel in "tray".
2007-10-13 12:16:14 · answer #5 · answered by Wendy 4 · 1⤊ 3⤋
I'm french and Diana p ans is a load of rubbish!!!
they are both pronounced the same
2007-10-13 12:35:53 · answer #6 · answered by pk o 2 · 1⤊ 5⤋
Yes they are the same. I get it from my french teacher everyday. Gets boring sometimes.
2007-10-13 12:15:33 · answer #7 · answered by ? 2 · 1⤊ 4⤋
go with Diana, she's got it right!!!!!!
2007-10-13 22:09:44 · answer #8 · answered by Dori 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋