How to pronounce luftgeschaeft
Say it like LUHFT-guh-sheft. Luftgeschaeft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHFT).
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- LUHFT
- guh
- sheft
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Luftgeschaeft pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- LUHFTSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "u" in cup.
- guhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- sheftGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of luftgeschaeft
American and British speakers say luftgeschaeft in essentially the same way: /ˈlʌftɡəˌʃɛft/ in the US and /ˈlʌftɡəˌʃɛft/ in the UK.
British respelling: LUHFT-guh-sheft.
What does luftgeschaeft mean?
- A meaningless or unproductive job, which contributes little or no value to society.
Questions about saying luftgeschaeft
How do you pronounce luftgeschaeft?
Say LUHFT-guh-sheft. The American pronunciation is /ˈlʌftɡəˌʃɛft/. In British English it is /ˈlʌftɡəˌʃɛft/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in luftgeschaeft?
Luftgeschaeft has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (LUHFT). Broken into parts: LUHFT · guh · sheft.
Do Americans and Brits say luftgeschaeft the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈlʌftɡəˌʃɛft/ and the British form is /ˈlʌftɡəˌʃɛft/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.