How to pronounce kunstkammer
Say it like KUUNST-kah-mer. Kunstkammer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUNST).
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- KUUNST
- kah
- mer
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Kunstkammer pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- KUUNSTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- kahKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- merKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of kunstkammer
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: KUUNST-kam-uh.
What does kunstkammer mean?
- An early form of museum in which strange or rare objects were exhibited.
Where does kunstkammer come from?
From German Kunstkammer (literally “art room”).
Questions about saying kunstkammer
How do you pronounce kunstkammer?
Say KUUNST-kah-mer. The American pronunciation is /ˈkʊnstkɑmɚ/. In British English it is /ˈkʊnstkæmə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in kunstkammer?
Kunstkammer has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (KUUNST). Broken into parts: KUUNST · kah · mer.
Is kunstkammer 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 /ˈkʊnstkæmə/ (KUUNST-kam-uh).