How to pronounce germanic
Say it like jer-MAN-ik. Germanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN).
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- jer
- MAN
- ik
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germanic pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- jerKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- MANSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- ikKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of germanic
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: jur-MAN-ik.
What does germanic mean?
- Of or containing germanium.
- Containing germanium with a valence of 4.
Where does germanic come from?
From germanium + -ic.
Words that rhyme with germanic
Practicing rhymes is a quick way to lock in the vowel sound of germanic.
Questions about saying germanic
How do you pronounce germanic?
Say jer-MAN-ik. The American pronunciation is /dʒɚˈmænɪk/. In British English it is /dʒɜːˈmænɪk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germanic?
Germanic has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the second one (MAN). Broken into parts: jer · MAN · ik.
Is germanic 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 /dʒɜːˈmænɪk/ (jur-MAN-ik).