How to pronounce aufeis
Say it like OW-fyce. Aufeis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW).
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- OW
- fyce
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aufeis pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- OWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- fyceKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of aufeis
American and British speakers say aufeis in essentially the same way: /ˈaʊfaɪs/ in the US and /ˈaʊfaɪs/ in the UK.
British respelling: OW-fyce.
What does aufeis mean?
- Naled (sheet-like layered mass of ice).
Where does aufeis come from?
From German Aufeis (“ice on top”).
Questions about saying aufeis
How do you pronounce aufeis?
Say OW-fyce. The American pronunciation is /ˈaʊfaɪs/. In British English it is /ˈaʊfaɪs/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in aufeis?
Aufeis has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (OW). Broken into parts: OW · fyce.
Do Americans and Brits say aufeis the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈaʊfaɪs/ and the British form is /ˈaʊfaɪs/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.