How to pronounce Germany
Say it like JUR-muh-nee. Germany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR).
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- JUR
- muh
- nee
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Germany 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.
- muhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- neeKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of Germany
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: JUR-muh-nee.
What does Germany mean?
- A nation or civilization occupying the country around the Rhine, Elbe, and upper Danube Rivers in Central Europe, taken as a whole under its various governments.
- A country in Central Europe, formed in 1949 as West Germany, with its provisional capital Bonn until 1990, when it incorporated East Germany. Official name: Federal Republic of Germany. Capital and largest city: Berlin.
Where does Germany come from?
In reference to a medieval kingdom, English Germany is usually an anachronism using the Roman name to describe the area or calquing various Latin terms like rex Teutonicorum ("king of the Teutons"), which were often derogatory exonyms rather than formal titles.
Questions about saying Germany
How do you pronounce Germany?
Say JUR-muh-nee. The American pronunciation is /ˈdʒɝməni/. In British English it is /ˈdʒɜːməni/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Germany?
Germany has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (JUR). Broken into parts: JUR · muh · nee.
Is Germany 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 /ˈdʒɜːməni/ (JUR-muh-nee).