How to pronounce germans
Say it like JUR-munz. Germans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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US American/ˈdʒɝmənz/JUR-munz
UK British/ˈdʒɜːmənz/JUR-munz
- JUR
- munz
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germans 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.
- munzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of germans
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-munz.
What does germans mean?
noun
- plural of german How to pronounce german
Questions about saying germans
How do you pronounce germans?
Say JUR-munz. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝmənz/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːmənz/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in germans?
Germans has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · munz.
Is germans 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 /ˈdʒɜːmənz/ (JUR-munz).