How to pronounce Aachen
Say it like AH-kun. Aachen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH).
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US American/ˈɑkən/AH-kun
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- AH
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aachen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
What does Aachen mean?
noun
- a city in western Germany near the Dutch and Belgian borders; formerly it was Charlemagne's northern capital
Questions about saying Aachen
How do you pronounce Aachen?
Say AH-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈɑkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aachen?
Aachen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AH). Broken into parts: AH · kun.