ils sont and ils ont sounds really similar to me. How can I tell them apart?

Answer 1

Bon soir, Miche. Right you are; they seem close at FIRST.

Ils sont = note the double s and you will hear the sibilant S.

Ils ont = here you will hear a "Z" sound!

Voilà la difference!

Mme

Answer 2

P.S. Miche = I hope you saw what I posted yesterday about "C'est délicieux, etc.?"

Mme

Answer 3

Yes I did. Thanks.