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x
ixe
Contemporary
ixe
Belongs to French Alphabet.
Sound correspondences
Derived from the `correspondences` table. Each entry pairs the letter with a phoneme in a specific historical context.
k
Consonant /k/ component of the /ks/ cluster (e.g., taxi)
g
First consonant of the /gz/ cluster in 'ex-' before a vowel (e.g., examen)
s
In some numbers (e.g., six, dix) when pronounced alone
z
In liaison (e.g., deux ans)
Ø
Silent when word-final (e.g., paix, deux)