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What is the pronunciation of French phrase de

The pronunciation of "de" in French depends on the following word.

* If the next word starts with a consonant:

* It is pronounced as "duh" (like the "duh" in "duh-oh!").

* Example: "de l'eau" (duh-loh, of water)

* If the next word starts with a vowel:

* It is pronounced as "duh" (like the "duh" in "duh-oh!"), but with a very short, almost silent "h" sound.

* Example: "de l'argent" (duh-lar-zhon, of money)

Note: This is a simplified explanation. There are some exceptions and nuances to the pronunciation of "de" depending on the context.

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