Key Pronunciation Rules

1. Final consonants usually silent except C, R, F, L 2. "CH" sounds like "SH" 3. "OU" sounds like "OO" 4. "EU" has no English equivalent (purse lips, say "EE") 5. "R" is guttural, from throat 6. "AN/EN/IN/ON" are nasal sounds 7. Accent on last syllable generally 8. "AI" sounds like "EH" 9. "OI" sounds like "WAH" 10. "ILL" sounds like "EE"