How to pronounce katzenjammer
Say it like KAT-sun-jam-er. Katzenjammer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT).
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- KAT
- sun
- jam
- er
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Katzenjammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KATSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- sunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- jamKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of katzenjammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KAT-sun-jam-uh.
What does katzenjammer mean?
- A hangover.
- Jitters; discord; confusion.
- Depression.
Where does katzenjammer come from?
Borrowed from German Katzenjammer (“hangover”, literally “the wailing of cats”); a determinative compound formed from Katze (“cat”) + -n- + Jammer (“wailing; lamentation”).
Questions about saying katzenjammer
How do you pronounce katzenjammer?
Say KAT-sun-jam-er. The American pronunciation is /ˈkætsəndʒæmər/. In British English it is /ˈkætsəndʒæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in katzenjammer?
Katzenjammer has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KAT). Broken into parts: KAT · sun · jam · er.
Is katzenjammer 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 /ˈkætsəndʒæmə/ (KAT-sun-jam-uh).