How to pronounce mauerbauertraurigkeit
Say it like mow-er-bow-er-TROW-rig-kyte. Mauerbauertraurigkeit has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TROW).
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- mow
- er
- bow
- er
- TROW
- rig
- kyte
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Mauerbauertraurigkeit pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- mowGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- bowKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- erKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- TROWSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- rigKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- kyteKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of mauerbauertraurigkeit
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: mow-uh-bow-uh-TROW-rig-kyte.
What does mauerbauertraurigkeit mean?
- An inexplicable urge to push people away, even close friends.
Where does mauerbauertraurigkeit come from?
Pseudo-Germanism, derived from Mauer (“wall”) + Bauer (“builder”) + Traurigkeit (“sorrow”).
Questions about saying mauerbauertraurigkeit
How do you pronounce mauerbauertraurigkeit?
Say mow-er-bow-er-TROW-rig-kyte. The American pronunciation is /ˌmaʊɚbaʊɚˈtraʊrɪɡkaɪt/. In British English it is /ˌmaʊəbaʊəˈtraʊrɪɡkaɪt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in mauerbauertraurigkeit?
Mauerbauertraurigkeit has seven syllables, and the main stress falls on the fifth one (TROW). Broken into parts: mow · er · bow · er · TROW · rig · kyte.
Is mauerbauertraurigkeit 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 /ˌmaʊəbaʊəˈtraʊrɪɡkaɪt/ (mow-uh-bow-uh-TROW-rig-kyte).