How to pronounce lederhosen
Say it like LAY-der-hoh-zun. Lederhosen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY).
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- LAY
- der
- hoh
- zun
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Lederhosen 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.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- hohGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "o" in go.
- zunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of lederhosen
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The long o starts further forward in British English, closer to "uh-oo" than the American "oh".
British respelling: LAY-duh-hoh-zun.
What does lederhosen mean?
- A pair of knee-breeches made of leather, typical of Bavaria and Austria.
Where does lederhosen come from?
Borrowed from German Lederhose (literally “leather trousers”).
Questions about saying lederhosen
How do you pronounce lederhosen?
Say LAY-der-hoh-zun. The American pronunciation is /ˈleɪdɚˌhoʊzən/. In British English it is /ˈleɪdəˌhəʊzən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in lederhosen?
Lederhosen has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LAY). Broken into parts: LAY · der · hoh · zun.
Is lederhosen 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 /ˈleɪdəˌhəʊzən/ (LAY-duh-hoh-zun).