3 ms·
Regarding “prêt.” You are correct when the word is isolated. However, in the locution “prêt à manger,” the word is followed by a vowel sound, so the “t” is inde
by donkeyponcho 9y ago
Regarding “prêt.” You are correct when the word is isolated. However, in the locution “prêt à manger,” the word is followed by a vowel sound, so the “t” is indeed pronounced, a phenomenon known as enchaînement. This gives some logic to the common English pronunciation of the fast food chain.
- FeteCommuniste 9y agoThe pronunciation of the "t" in this case is a result of liaison, not enchaînement. Enchaînement has to do with the syllabification of French phrases, e.g. "seize heures" is pronounced like "sê zeur," "moving" the word-final "z" to the start of the following vowel-inital word.