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How would Pierre-Gilles De Gennes' surname be pronounced in French?

  • ʒɛn

  • Gen-es

  • Geens

  • Genne

Answer

The French pronunciation of Pierre-Gilles De Gennes' surname is "ʒɛn". It is pronounced like the French word "gen", which means "kind" or "nice". The "s" at the end of "Gennes" is silent.
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