How to pronounce Dortmund
Say it like DORT-mund. Dortmund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DORT).
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- DORT
- mund
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Dortmund pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DORTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- mundKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of Dortmund
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DAWT-mund.
What does Dortmund mean?
- A major city in North Rhine-Westphalia, in western Germany.
Where does Dortmund come from?
Borrowed from German Dortmund.
Questions about saying Dortmund
How do you pronounce Dortmund?
Say DORT-mund. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɔrtmənd/. In British English it is /ˈdɔːtmənd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Dortmund?
Dortmund has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DORT). Broken into parts: DORT · mund.
Is Dortmund 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 /ˈdɔːtmənd/ (DAWT-mund).