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How do you pronounce Bateaux-Mouches?

The pronunciation of "Bateaux-Mouches" is a bit tricky, but here's a breakdown:

Bateaux:

* Ba: Like the "ba" in "bat"

* teaux: Like the "toe" in "toe" but with a slightly more open sound

Mouches:

* Mou: Like the "moo" in "moon"

* ches: Like the "chess" in "chess"

Putting it together:

* The "x" at the end of "Bateaux" is silent.

* The emphasis is on the first syllable of "Bateaux" and the second syllable of "Mouches".

Therefore, the pronunciation is roughly:

* ba-toe-moo-chess

It's a bit of a tongue twister, but practice makes perfect!

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