How do you pronounce the name Arles?
What does Arles mean?
Definitions of arles. noun. money given by a buyer to a seller to bind a contract. synonyms: earnest money. see more.
How French words are pronounced?
Vowels
| Vowel | Pronunciation Tips | French Example |
|---|---|---|
| e | When placed in the middle of a syllable, sounds like ai in “fair” | mer (sea) |
| e | When placed at the end of a syllable, sounds like -e- in “her” | le (the) |
| e | silent at the end of a word | tasse (cup) |
| é | like “ay” | été (summer) |
How do you pronounce Van Gogh?
The name “Van Gogh” has three proper pronunciations in American English, according to most standard dictionaries: van-GOH (the most common), van-GOKH, and van-KHOKH (which comes closest to the Dutch).
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