How to pronounce Braunschweig
Say it like BROWNSH-wyg. Braunschweig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWNSH).
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- BROWNSH
- wyg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Braunschweig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BROWNSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- wygKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of Braunschweig
American and British speakers say Braunschweig in essentially the same way: /ˈbraʊnʃwaɪɡ/ in the US and /ˈbraʊnʃwaɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: BROWNSH-wyg.
What does Braunschweig mean?
- a city in central Germany
Questions about saying Braunschweig
How do you pronounce Braunschweig?
Say BROWNSH-wyg. The American pronunciation is /ˈbraʊnʃwaɪɡ/. In British English it is /ˈbraʊnʃwaɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Braunschweig?
Braunschweig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BROWNSH). Broken into parts: BROWNSH · wyg.
Do Americans and Brits say Braunschweig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbraʊnʃwaɪɡ/ and the British form is /ˈbraʊnʃwaɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.