How do you pronounce "baguette" correctly without sounding like a tourist?

Baguette is a long, thin loaf of French bread that is commonly found at every bakery in France. As a non-native speaker, the pronunciation of some words might be a little challenging when learning a new language. The word 'Baguette' is pronounced as 'bah-get' with a soft ‘G’ sound in French.

To pronounce it correctly, start by pronouncing 'bah' which should rhyme with 'la' in English. Then, move on to 'get', which you can pronounce with a hard 'G' sound as you do with 'go' in English. However, to sound like a native French speaker, you should soften the 'G' sound by placing your tongue at the back of your throat, producing a sort of hissing noise.

If you're still uncertain, listen to French people pronouncing 'baguette' with the right accent on YouTube. You can also practice in front of a native French speaker, and they'll kindly help you out.

With these tips, you can now confidently order your 'bah-get' without sounding like a tourist.