How to pronounce gelandesprung
Say it like guh-LEN-dush-pruung. Gelandesprung has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN).
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- guh
- LEN
- dush
- pruung
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gelandesprung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- LENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- dushKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- pruungGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of gelandesprung
American and British speakers say gelandesprung in essentially the same way: /ɡəˈlɛndəʃˌprʊŋ/ in the US and /ɡəˈlɛndəʃˌprʊŋ/ in the UK.
British respelling: guh-LEN-dush-pruung.
What does gelandesprung mean?
- A jump, usually over an obstacle, made in downhill skiing.
Where does gelandesprung come from?
From German Geländesprung, equivalent to Gelände (“countryside, terrain”) + Sprung (“jump”).
Questions about saying gelandesprung
How do you pronounce gelandesprung?
Say guh-LEN-dush-pruung. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈlɛndəʃˌprʊŋ/. In British English it is /ɡəˈlɛndəʃˌprʊŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gelandesprung?
Gelandesprung has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (LEN). Broken into parts: guh · LEN · dush · pruung.
Do Americans and Brits say gelandesprung the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ɡəˈlɛndəʃˌprʊŋ/ and the British form is /ɡəˈlɛndəʃˌprʊŋ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.