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Correct pronunciation of du temps?

The correct pronunciation of "du temps" is:

[dy tɑ̃]

* dy - pronounced like "dee"

* tɑ̃ - pronounced like "ton" (with the "n" sound silent)

Here's a breakdown:

* "du" is a contraction of "de" + "le," meaning "of the." It's pronounced as a single syllable, "dee."

* "temps" means "time." It's pronounced "ton" with the "n" silent. The "s" at the end of "temps" is also silent.

So, the whole phrase "du temps" is pronounced as "dee ton".

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