How to pronounce herrenvolk
Say it like HER-un-fohk. Herrenvolk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER).
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- HER
- un
- fohk
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Herrenvolk pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- HERSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- unKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- fohkKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "o" in go.
American vs British pronunciation of herrenvolk
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: HER-un-fohk.
What does herrenvolk mean?
- A master race, especially with reference to Nazi ideology.
Where does herrenvolk come from?
From German Herrenvolk, from Herr (“lord, master, gentleman”) + -en- + Volk (“folk, people”).
Questions about saying herrenvolk
How do you pronounce herrenvolk?
Say HER-un-fohk. The American pronunciation is /ˈhɛrənfoʊk/. In British English it is /ˈhɛrənfəʊk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in herrenvolk?
Herrenvolk has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (HER). Broken into parts: HER · un · fohk.
Is herrenvolk pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh". The British form is /ˈhɛrənfəʊk/ (HER-un-fohk).