How to pronounce autobahn
Say it like AW-toh-bahn. Autobahn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW).
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US American/ˈɔtoʊˌbɑn/AW-toh-bahn
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- AW
- toh
- bahn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Autobahn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- tohKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- bahnGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does autobahn mean?
noun
- The high-speed intercity highways of Germany and Austria.
- Any wide, high-speed road.
Where does autobahn come from?
Borrowed from German Autobahn.
Questions about saying autobahn
How do you pronounce autobahn?
Say AW-toh-bahn. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔtoʊˌbɑn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in autobahn?
Autobahn has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AW). Broken into parts: AW · toh · bahn.