How to pronounce Dachau
Say it like DAK-ow. Dachau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈdækaʊ/DAK-ow
UK British/ˈdæˌkaʊ/DAK-ow
- DAK
- ow
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dachau pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- owKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of Dachau
American and British speakers say Dachau in essentially the same way: /ˈdækaʊ/ in the US and /ˈdæˌkaʊ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAK-ow.
What does Dachau mean?
proper noun
- A town and rural district of Upper Bavaria, Bavaria, Germany.
Where does Dachau come from?
Borrowed from German Dachau.
Questions about saying Dachau
How do you pronounce Dachau?
Say DAK-ow. The American pronunciation is /ˈdækaʊ/. In British English it is /ˈdæˌkaʊ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dachau?
Dachau has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAK). Broken into parts: DAK · ow.
Do Americans and Brits say Dachau the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdækaʊ/ and the British form is /ˈdæˌkaʊ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.