How to pronounce lebensraum
Say it like LAY-bunz-rowm. Lebensraum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- bunz
- rowm
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lebensraum pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- bunzKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- rowmGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
American vs British pronunciation of lebensraum
American and British speakers say lebensraum in essentially the same way: /ˈleɪbənzˌraʊm/ in the US and /ˈleɪbənzˌraʊm/ in the UK.
British respelling: LAY-bunz-rowm.
What does lebensraum mean?
- Hitherto unoccupied “living space” claimed as one’s rightful domain.
Where does lebensraum come from?
A generalized use of Lebensraum.
Questions about saying lebensraum
How do you pronounce lebensraum?
Say LAY-bunz-rowm. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪbənzˌraʊm/. In British English it is /ˈleɪbənzˌraʊm/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lebensraum?
Lebensraum has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · bunz · rowm.
Do Americans and Brits say lebensraum the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈleɪbənzˌraʊm/ and the British form is /ˈleɪbənzˌraʊm/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.