How to pronounce fackeltanz
Say it like FAK-ul-tahnts. Fackeltanz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK).
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US American/ˈfækəltɑnts/FAK-ul-tahnts
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- FAK
- ul
- tahnts
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fackeltanz pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ulKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tahntsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does fackeltanz mean?
noun
- a kind of polonaise, associated with German royal wedding celebrations
Where does fackeltanz come from?
Borrowed from German Fackeltanz (“torch dance”).
Questions about saying fackeltanz
How do you pronounce fackeltanz?
Say FAK-ul-tahnts. The American pronunciation is /ˈfækəltɑnts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fackeltanz?
Fackeltanz has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FAK). Broken into parts: FAK · ul · tahnts.