How to pronounce heureux


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øThe French 'close eu' vowel is pronounced with the tongue in a similar position to a French 'close e' vowel, but with the lips rounded. 
ʁThe French 'r' is generally what is technically called a "uvular fricative". In simple language, that means you bring the back of your tongue close enough to the back of the mouth that it causes friction (the "raspy" sound that you hear) with the escaping air. 
øThe French 'close eu' vowel is pronounced with the tongue in a similar position to a French 'close e' vowel, but with the lips rounded.