How to pronounce berlin
Say it like ber-LIN. Berlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN).
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- ber
- LIN
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Berlin pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- berKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- LINSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of berlin
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: bur-LIN.
What does berlin mean?
- capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
- United States songwriter (born in Russia) who wrote more than 1500 songs and several musical comedies (1888-1989)
- a limousine with a glass partition between the front and back seats
Where does berlin come from?
From the name of the German capital city Berlin, where it was invented in the 17th century.
Words that rhyme with berlin
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of berlin.
Questions about saying berlin
How do you pronounce berlin?
Say ber-LIN. The American pronunciation is /bɚˈlɪn/. In British English it is /bɜːˈlɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in berlin?
Berlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LIN). Broken into parts: ber · LIN.
Is berlin pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /bɜːˈlɪn/ (bur-LIN).