Am I correct in assuming that the "p" in the word "compter" (je compte) is not pronounced? I tried an audio dictionary but couldn't understand it well.

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Am I correct in assuming that the "p" in the word "compter" (je compte) is not pronounced? I tried an audio dictionary but couldn't understand it well.
Merci!!!

SraJMcGin · Answer

Yes, you are correct! In fact "compter" and "conter" are pronounced exactly the same. Le comte compte le conte. (The count counts the story!) Sra (aka Mme)

E.G. · Answer

Thank you so much!!!