# Utter French — French pronunciation guide

> French pronunciation guide with native audio and phonetic explanations. (iPhone/iPad app by Neil Coffey.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utter-french/id538445336 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Neil Coffey](https://appshunter.io/developer/462837828)
- Category: Education, Reference
- Price: $4.99
- Rating: 2.30/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 11 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 18.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2012-07-03
- Data updated: 2026-09-06
- Monetization: paid
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utter-french/id538445336/reviews.md

## What is Utter French?

Pronounce French more like a native! Want to improve your French speaking test marks? Having trouble knowing what letter represents what sound in French? Lacking confidence or having trouble being understood when speaking French? Want to sound more like a French native and know how to *really* pronounce French words? Or are you even studying French phonetics at university? With over 1,200 native speaker studio recordings and detailed, illustrated phonetic guides, Utter French! will help you overcome your French pronunciation woes!

Whether you're doing GCSE French, are a relative beginner, or are doing A-Level or more advanced studies, this is the ideal app to brush up on your French pronunciation. It is also ideal for university students studying more detailed aspects of pronunciation and phonetic transcription. Whatever your level, there'll be something in this app for you!

Browse the full list or search for particular French words, then simply click an item to hear it pronounced by a native French speaker, complete with detailed phonetic descriptions. From the pronunciation screen, tap the microphone icon to access the recording screen, allowing you to compare your attempts with the native French speaker's pronunciation.

## Key features

- Native speaker studio recordings
- Illustrated phonetic guides
- Lip-synced animations
- Record and compare your pronunciation
- Searchable word list
- Suitable for all learning levels

## Recent user reviews (10 of 11)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/utter-french/id538445336/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Awful

*2019-01-20*

Microphone does not record you even when you are alone in a quiet room. I would like my money back but there is no way to contact the application person. Once they take your money there is no way to contact them. I will have to see how I can get a refund for this lousy application which is not worth it.

Please get in touch ASAP or I will despite with my credit card.

### 1/5 — No sound

*2014-08-23*

The app has no sound?

### 5/5 — French!!

*2014-08-07*

Handy app to learn French!!

### 5/5 — Great app

*2014-05-08*

I find this very useful for pronunciation practice. The audio is nice and clear.

### 5/5 — Really good

*2013-06-16*

Really good app, i would really recommend this for travels to Frenxh :D

### 1/5 — A rough review of this app

*2013-06-15*

Hello javamex,I just saw your post in touch arcade and I’m glad to be the one providing some basic reviews of this app.
First of all,I have to say this app is relatively unique and creative,it has some features that a lot of traditional English-French dictionaries can’t compare with,for example,thanks to the latest update,you can now tap the left-top little yellow icon for detailed phonetic information,for convenient sense,you can tap this little icon whenever you forget how to pronounce a specific word in the whole learning process.Secondly and most impressively,you are able to see how those french words pronounced instead of just hearing these words,it’s very important for a language learner to make themselves speak like a native speaker,it takes time though.

Ok now let’s see how  this app can be even better
Undoubtedly,design of UI potentially affects users’ mood when they’re using it and I have to say the UI is simple,but it don’t have any sense of aesthetics ,in another words,it’s in a way too simple,nearly the whole screen is featured with white color,people need patience when learning something ,maybe make the color combination looks more gorgeous and calm can help?Secondly,as I mentioned above,being able to see how words pronounced is really awesome and helpful,but I assume not every user like to see the same mouth move around in front of them,so why not adding several mouths for choosing? It’s not an easy job I know ,but it’ll sure make the overall use experience better.Thirdly,we hear and watch and read the words,but why we can’t record our own voices for comparison after learning a word,we can only know if we truly listened like a native speaker when we compare them ! Fourthly,the english transcription are just labeled below each French word,that is good like every other leaning apps do,but I assume it’ll be great if ‘vocabulary card ‘is also featured in this app,cause many language learners agree that by hiding the transcription can really helpful in memorizing vocabulary,so why not let us choose whether hide or show the english transcription?

Last of all,this is a good and unique app in language learning ,it got a lot of space to improve but that’s not a problem at all ,cause every great app need time to refine and I’m sure it’ll be a hit in the store one day,good job javamex !

### 3/5 — Review

*2013-06-14*

3 stars - simply because there needs to be more words esp verbs. Words that are used in everyday sentences.

### 5/5 — Delightful and Super Helpful

*2013-05-06*

I love this app. As someone who struggles with French pronunciation, it's really nice to have a reality check. I find myself over and over Delatin what I think the pronunciation ought to be. When I look something up on the app I am usually reassured, occasionally corrected.

I wrote to the developer with a question and got an answer back in three hours!

I heartily recommend this app to anyone wanting to improve French pronunciation.

### 1/5 — Nice idea but very disappointing

*2013-02-25*

i was thrilled by the concept and possibilités , however the app worked for one day and since then-nothing.

and my phone's software is fully up to date.

### 2/5 — Lacks some Basics

*2012-11-24*

How does one pronounce "les yeux"? You won't find it in utter French. But for the phrases you can find, the pronunciation is helpful.

## Frequently asked questions about Utter French

### What is Utter French?

Utter French is a pronunciation guide designed to help you improve your French speaking skills. It offers native speaker audio recordings and detailed phonetic explanations to help you sound more like a native.

### How does Utter French help with pronunciation?

The app provides over 1,200 native speaker recordings and illustrated phonetic guides. You can listen to words, see lip-synced animations, and compare your own recordings to native speakers.

### Is Utter French suitable for beginners?

Yes, Utter French is ideal for relative beginners as well as more advanced students. It offers material suitable for various learning levels, including GCSE and A-Level French.

### What is the cost of Utter French?

Utter French is a paid application, available for a one-time purchase of $4.99.

### What devices does Utter French support?

Utter French is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

### How often is Utter French updated?

The latest version of Utter French is 3.6, and it was last updated on October 9, 2017. Future updates may introduce new features or improvements.

### What is the age rating for Utter French?

Utter French has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for teenagers and older learners.

### Does Utter French have ads?

Based on the provided information, Utter French does not appear to have advertisements, offering an ad-free learning experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 4.0 — 2026-04-11

Version 4.0 has received a UI refresh, including an improved layout for iPad, and has improved support for newer iOS versions.

### 3.6 — 2017-10-09

This app has been updated by Apple to display the Apple Watch app icon.

This update contains iOS 11 compatibility fixes and some updates to the UI to make the application work better on different iPhone and iPad screen sizes.

### 3.5 — 2015-12-16

3D Touch support has been added: on supported devices, deep press the Utter French icon on the home screen to display shortcuts to recently viewed words.
This version also contains a minor fix to the highlighting of phonetic symbols while playing back a word.

### 3.4 — 2015-06-01

Thank you for using Utter French! Please tell your friends, teachers and classmates! Changes this version:

- Some small additions, corrections and improvements have been made to the "phoneme to grapheme" material
- The app's logo has received a much-needed update. Hope you enjoy!

### 3.3 — 2015-04-21

* This version includes a new SLOW speech feature: on certain screens, press the red speaker icon to hear the word or recording slowed down.
* On the phonetic detail screen for a given word, when the word is played back, as well as the lip-synced illustration, the currently pronounced sound is also highlighted in the phonetic transcription. This feature also works with the SLOW speech icon.
* A few minor corrections have also been made to the written descriptions.

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