{"id":23494,"date":"2026-11-13T14:51:10","date_gmt":"2026-11-13T13:51:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.frenchcourses-paris.com\/?p=23494"},"modified":"2026-11-13T15:03:36","modified_gmt":"2026-11-13T14:03:36","slug":"the-5-french-sounds-english-speakers-struggle-with-and-how-to-pronounce-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.frenchcourses-paris.com\/fr\/french-classes-in-paris\/the-5-french-sounds-english-speakers-struggle-with-and-how-to-pronounce-them\/","title":{"rendered":"The 5 French Sounds English Speakers Struggle With (And How to Pronounce Them)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">French pronunciation can be challenging for English speakers, even when they already have a good understanding of French grammar and vocabulary. One of the main reasons is that French contains several sounds that do not exist in English. As a result, English speakers often replace unfamiliar French sounds with similar sounds from their native language.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The good news? With a little guidance and practice, these sounds become much easier to pronounce.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-image uagb-block-1b52fe4c wp-block-uagb-image--layout-default wp-block-uagb-image--effect-static wp-block-uagb-image--align-none\"><figure class=\"wp-block-uagb-image__figure\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.frenchcourses-paris.com\/images\/2026\/11\/French-pronunciation-Difficult-French-sounds-1024x683.webp\" alt=\"French pronunciation - Difficult French Sounds for English Speakers\" class=\"uag-image-23496\" width=\"1839\" height=\"1226\" title=\"French pronunciation - Difficult French sounds\" loading=\"lazy\" role=\"img\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. The French U \/y\/: Understanding the Difference Between <em>Tu<\/em> and <em>Tout<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">In this guide, we explore <strong>five French sounds that English speakers often find difficult<\/strong>, with practical examples, pronunciation tips and exercises to help you speak French more naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most recognisable difficulties for English speakers is the French vowel \/y\/, as in <em>tu<\/em> (you).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">English does not have this vowel. English speakers often pronounce it like the \u00ab\u00a0oo\u00a0\u00bb sound in <em>too<\/em>. However, these are two distinct sounds in French:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\/y\/<\/strong>: <em>tu<\/em> (you), <em>rue<\/em> (street), <em>lune<\/em> (moon).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>\/u\/<\/strong>: <em>tout<\/em> (everything), <em>vous<\/em> (you), <em>rouge<\/em> (red).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This distinction matters because changing the vowel can completely change the meaning of a word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pronounce the French U \/y\/<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Try this simple exercise:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Start by saying the English word \u00ab\u00a0ee\u00a0\u00bb, as in <em>see<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keep your tongue in exactly the same position.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Round your lips as if you were going to say \u00ab\u00a0oo\u00a0\u00bb.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Maintain the tongue position while rounding your lips.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">You should now be producing the French \/y\/ sound!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practise with these minimal pairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>tu<\/em> \/ty\/ \u2013 <em>tout<\/em> \/tu\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>rue<\/em> \/\u0281y\/ \u2013 <em>roue<\/em> \/\u0281u\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>sur<\/em> \/sy\u0281\/ \u2013 <em>sous<\/em> \/su\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong> The secret is to keep your tongue forward while rounding your lips.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. The French EU Vowels \/\u00f8\/ and \/\u0153\/: Think <em>Peu<\/em> and <em>Peur<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">French has two vowel sounds that can be particularly difficult for English speakers: \/\u00f8\/ and \/\u0153\/.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Neither has a direct equivalent in standard English. Both are produced with rounded lips, but the main difference is how open your mouth is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of the French \/\u00f8\/ sound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>peu<\/em> (little) \/p\u00f8\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>deux<\/em> (two) \/d\u00f8\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>feu<\/em> (fire) \/f\u00f8\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of the French \/\u0153\/ sound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>peur<\/em> (fear) \/p\u0153\u0281\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>s\u0153ur<\/em> (sister) \/s\u0153\u0281\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>fleur<\/em> (flower) \/fl\u0153\u0281\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pronounce \/\u00f8\/ and \/\u0153\/<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For \/\u00f8\/:<\/strong> Start with a relatively closed vowel position, similar to the tongue position for \u00ab\u00a0ay\u00a0\u00bb in English, then round your lips. Keep your mouth relatively closed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>For \/\u0153\/:<\/strong> Open your mouth slightly more while keeping your lips rounded.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practise these word combinations<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>peu \u2013 peur<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>deux \u2013 s\u0153ur<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>feu \u2013 fleur<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Try not to replace these sounds with English \u00ab\u00a0er\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0uh\u00a0\u00bb. The rounded lip position is essential!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. French Nasal Vowels \/\u0251\u0303\/, \/\u025b\u0303\/ and \/\u0254\u0303\/<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">French nasal vowels are another major challenge for English-speaking learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike English, French uses nasal vowels as an essential part of its sound system. A nasal vowel is produced when air passes through both the mouth and the nose. Importantly, you do not pronounce a separate \u00ab\u00a0n\u00a0\u00bb or \u00ab\u00a0m\u00a0\u00bb at the end of the word.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">French has four main nasal vowel phonemes in traditional descriptions, although their realisation can vary. Here are three particularly common ones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \/\u0251\u0303\/ sound \u2013 as in <em>Sans<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>sans<\/em> (without)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>enfant<\/em> (child)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>dans<\/em> (in)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>chambre<\/em> (room)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \/\u025b\u0303\/ sound \u2013 as in <em>Pain<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>pain<\/em> (bread)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>matin<\/em> (morning)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>vin<\/em> (wine)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>important<\/em> (important)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The \/\u0254\u0303\/ sound \u2013 as in <em>Bon<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Examples:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>bon<\/em> (good)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>nom<\/em> (name)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>maison<\/em> (house)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>bonjour<\/em> (hello)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to practise French nasal vowels<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Start by pronouncing the vowel without adding a final consonant. Then allow air to pass through your nose while keeping the sound continuous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Try repeating these combinations:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>sans \u2013 sain \u2013 son<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>dans \u2013 daim \u2013 don<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>blanc \u2013 brun \u2013 bon<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pay attention to the differences between the three sounds rather than simply memorising their spelling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Remember:<\/strong> French spelling does not always correspond directly to pronunciation. The same nasal vowel can be represented by different letter combinations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. The French R \/\u0281\/: A Sound Produced at the Back of the Throat<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The French R is perhaps one of the most famous features of French pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Unlike the English R, which is generally produced with the tongue raised or curled towards the front of the mouth, the standard French R is produced towards the back of the mouth, near the uvula.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">It is typically a voiced uvular fricative or approximant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of the French R<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>rue<\/em> (street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>rouge<\/em> (red)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>restaurant<\/em> (restaurant)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>bonjour<\/em> (hello)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>Paris<\/em> (Paris)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pronounce the French R<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Relax your tongue.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Keep the tip of your tongue away from the roof of your mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Produce a gentle friction sound towards the back of your mouth.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Avoid making the sound too harsh or exaggerated.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">One useful exercise is to practise the sound in different positions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>At the beginning:<\/strong> <em>rue<\/em>, <em>rouge<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>In the middle:<\/strong> <em>Paris<\/em>, <em>arriver<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>At the end:<\/strong> <em>soir<\/em>, <em>bonjour<\/em>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Don&rsquo;t worry if your French R is not perfect straight away. The goal is to develop a natural, relaxed pronunciation rather than an exaggerated throat sound.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. The French U-Glide \/\u0265\/: As in <em>Huit<\/em> and <em>Nuit<\/em><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">This is a less familiar French sound, but it is an important one to recognise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The French sound \/\u0265\/ is a semi-vowel, also called a glide. It combines a rounded front-vowel position with a smooth transition into another vowel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">English speakers may replace it with a simple \/w\/ sound, but the French \/\u0265\/ is produced with the tongue further forward and the lips rounded.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Examples of the French \/\u0265\/ sound<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>huit<\/em> (eight) \/\u0265it\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>nuit<\/em> (night) \/n\u0265i\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>lui<\/em> (him) \/l\u0265i\/<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><em>huiti\u00e8me<\/em> (eighth) \/\u0265itj\u025bm\/<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to pronounce the French U-glide<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Start by saying the French \/y\/ sound, as in <em>tu<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Move smoothly into the \/i\/ sound, as in <em>si<\/em>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Avoid inserting an additional consonant between the two sounds.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Try repeating: <em>huit, nuit, lui, aujourd&rsquo;hui<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">The key is to make the transition smooth and natural rather than pronouncing two separate vowels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Improve Your French Pronunciation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Learning individual French sounds is an excellent starting point, but good pronunciation also involves rhythm, intonation, connected speech and listening skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Here are four practical ways to improve your French pronunciation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Listen Actively<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Pay attention to how native French speakers pronounce unfamiliar words. Podcasts, films, videos and everyday conversations are excellent sources of authentic pronunciation examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Practise Minimal Pairs<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Rather than repeating isolated sounds indefinitely, practise words that differ by just one sound, such as <em>tu\/tout<\/em> or <em>peu\/peur<\/em>. This helps train your ear to recognise important differences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Record Yourself<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Record yourself saying individual words and complete sentences. Compare your pronunciation with a native speaker&rsquo;s version. This can help you identify which sounds need more attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Practise in Context<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Once you can produce an unfamiliar sound on its own, try using it in complete sentences. This will help you become more comfortable using it in everyday conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts: Mastering French Pronunciation Takes Practice<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">French pronunciation is not simply about speaking more slowly or memorising spelling rules. It is about learning to recognise and produce sounds that may be unfamiliar to English-speaking learners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Mastering the French U, the EU vowels, nasal vowels, the French R and the U-glide will give you a stronger foundation for speaking French with greater clarity and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Would you like to improve your French pronunciation with personalised guidance?<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Caroline and her small team of French tutors offer individual <a href=\"https:\/\/www.frenchcourses-paris.com\/private-french-classes-in-paris\/\">private French lessons in Paris<\/a>, adapted to your level, pronunciation goals and everyday communication needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you are a complete beginner or an advanced learner, you can work on your pronunciation and develop greater confidence when speaking French.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>French pronunciation can be challenging for English speakers, even when they already have a good understanding of French grammar and [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":23496,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_uag_custom_page_level_css":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","site-sidebar-layout":"default","site-content-layout":"","ast-site-content-layout":"default","site-content-style":"default","site-sidebar-style":"default","ast-global-header-display":"","ast-banner-title-visibility":"","ast-main-header-display":"","ast-hfb-above-header-display":"","ast-hfb-below-header-display":"","ast-hfb-mobile-header-display":"","site-post-title":"","ast-breadcrumbs-content":"","ast-featured-img":"","footer-sml-layout":"","ast-disable-related-posts":"","theme-transparent-header-meta":"","adv-header-id-meta":"","stick-header-meta":"","header-above-stick-meta":"","header-main-stick-meta":"","header-below-stick-meta":"","astra-migrate-meta-layouts":"default","ast-page-background-enabled":"default","ast-page-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-4)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"ast-content-background-meta":{"desktop":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"tablet":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""},"mobile":{"background-color":"var(--ast-global-color-5)","background-image":"","background-repeat":"repeat","background-position":"center center","background-size":"auto","background-attachment":"scroll","background-type":"","background-media":"","overlay-type":"","overlay-color":"","overlay-opacity":"","overlay-gradient":""}},"footnotes":""},"categories":[2629],"tags":[3408,1983,3409,926,3407,3412,3411,2438,3410,2332,2340,528],"class_list":["post-23494","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-french-classes-in-paris","tag-difficult-french-sounds","tag-french-nasal-vowels","tag-french-phonetics","tag-french-pronunciation","tag-french-pronunciation-for-english-speakers","tag-french-pronunciation-tips","tag-french-r-pronunciation","tag-french-tutors","tag-french-u-sound","tag-french-vowels","tag-learn-french-pronunciation","tag-private-french-lessons-in-paris"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t<!-- All in One SEO 5.0.5 - 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