How to pronounce gemeinschaft
Say it like guh-MYNE-shahft. Gemeinschaft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYNE).
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US American/ɡəˈmaɪnʃɑft/guh-MYNE-shahft
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- guh
- MYNE
- shahft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Gemeinschaft 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.
- MYNESay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- shahftKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
What does gemeinschaft mean?
noun
- An association or group of individuals sharing common beliefs, attitudes, and tastes; a fellowship.
- A society or group characterized by a strong sense of common identity, personal relationships, and attachments to various concerns.
Where does gemeinschaft come from?
From German Gemeinschaft (“community”), equivalent to gemein (“common”) + -schaft (“-ship”).
Questions about saying gemeinschaft
How do you pronounce gemeinschaft?
Say guh-MYNE-shahft. The American pronunciation is /ɡəˈmaɪnʃɑft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in gemeinschaft?
Gemeinschaft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MYNE). Broken into parts: guh · MYNE · shahft.