French EU Pronunciation: Deux /ø/ vs Peur /œ/ | Listen and Practise

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Two French EU sounds: /ø/ and /œ/.
Listen, then test your ear.

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[Complete deux model]
Closed EU.

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[Complete peur model]
Open EU.

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[Complete deux model again]
Both vowels use rounded lips.

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For /ø/, use a smaller jaw opening.

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For /œ/, open the jaw a little more.

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Keep the tongue toward the front.
Keep both vowels steady.

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[Complete deux model]
Listen, then try the word in the gap.

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[Complete peur model]
Listen, then try the word in the gap.

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[Word to listen to]
Choose A: /ø/ or B: /œ/.

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Answer: A, closed EU /ø/.

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[Word to listen to]
Choose A: /ø/ or B: /œ/.

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Answer: B, open EU /œ/.

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Written deux /dø/ means two.
Notice the vowel inside the word.

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Written peur /pœʁ/ means fear.
Notice the vowel inside the word.

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EU can be /ø/ or /œ/.
Check the word and its audio.

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