How to pronounce german
Say it like JUR-mun. German has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- mun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
German pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- JURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ur" in nurse.
- munKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of german
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-mun.
What does german mean?
- Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).“brother-german”
- Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle; a first (cousin).“cousin-german”
- An elaborate round dance, often with a waltz movement.
- A social party at which the german is danced.
Where does german come from?
From Old French germain, from Latin germānus, from germen (“seed, sprout, bud”).
Words that rhyme with german
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of german.
Questions about saying german
How do you pronounce german?
Say JUR-mun. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝmən/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːmən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in german?
German has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · mun.
Is german 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 /ˈdʒɜːmən/ (JUR-mun).