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What is the proper pronunciation of grand-mere?

The proper pronunciation of grand-mère (French for grandmother) is:

* grahn-MAIR

Breakdown:

* grahn: The "g" is soft, like the "g" in "gem" or "gentle".

* MAIR: The "ai" sounds like the "ay" in "say" or "day".

Note: The "e" at the end is silent.

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