How to pronounce kuchen
Say it like KOO-kun. Kuchen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce kuchen. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- KOO
- kun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kuchen pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KOOSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in food.
- kunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of kuchen
American and British speakers say kuchen in essentially the same way: /ˈkukən/ in the US and /ˈkuːkən/ in the UK.
British respelling: KOO-kun.
What does kuchen mean?
- Any of several types of cake, typically eaten with coffee.
Where does kuchen come from?
Borrowed from German Kuchen.
Questions about saying kuchen
How do you pronounce kuchen?
Say KOO-kun. The American pronunciation is /ˈkukən/. In British English it is /ˈkuːkən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kuchen?
Kuchen has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KOO). Broken into parts: KOO · kun.
Do Americans and Brits say kuchen the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈkukən/ and the British form is /ˈkuːkən/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.