How to pronounce dehnstufe
Say it like DAYNSH-too-fuh. Dehnstufe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYNSH).
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- DAYNSH
- too
- fuh
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dehnstufe pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYNSHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- tooKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- fuhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of dehnstufe
- British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune).
British respelling: DAYNSH-tyoo-fuh.
What does dehnstufe mean?
- The lengthened grade that appears in words of a certain root group, or stem group, in the course of vocalic variations.
Where does dehnstufe come from?
From German Dehnstufe, from dehnen (“to stretch”) + Stufe (“step”).
Questions about saying dehnstufe
How do you pronounce dehnstufe?
Say DAYNSH-too-fuh. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪnʃtufə/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪnʃtjuːfə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in dehnstufe?
Dehnstufe has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAYNSH). Broken into parts: DAYNSH · too · fuh.
Is dehnstufe pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. British speakers add a light "y" sound before the "oo" (as in "tyoon" for tune). The British form is /ˈdeɪnʃtjuːfə/ (DAYNSH-tyoo-fuh).