How to pronounce fraktur
Say it like FRAK-toor. Fraktur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce fraktur. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- FRAK
- toor
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Fraktur pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FRAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- toorKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
American vs British pronunciation of fraktur
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: FRAK-tyoor.
What does fraktur mean?
- A style of black letter type, used especially in German-speaking countries from the 16th century until World War II.
- A Pennsylvania German document style, incorporating watercolor illustration and fraktur lettering.
Where does fraktur come from?
First appears c. 1886 as fractur, and c.
Questions about saying fraktur
How do you pronounce fraktur?
Say FRAK-toor. The American pronunciation is /ˈfræktur/. In British English it is /ˈfræktjʊə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in fraktur?
Fraktur has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FRAK). Broken into parts: FRAK · toor.
Is fraktur 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 /ˈfræktjʊə/ (FRAK-tyoor).