The letter Z is pronounced similarly to Z in English. Phonetic symbol: [z].
| the letter z | ||
| zéro | zero | |
| la zone | zone, area | |
| le zoo | zoo | |
| Zacharie | Zachary | |
However, when z is at the end of a word, it is usually silent.
| chez | at the home of | |
| le riz | rice | |
| vous copiez | you copy | |
| Exception: | ||
| le gaz | gas |
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