How to pronounce morgenstern
Say it like MOR-ghin-stern. Morgenstern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR).
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- MOR
- ghin
- stern
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Morgenstern pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- MORSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- ghinKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
- sternKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of morgenstern
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: MAW-ghin-stun.
What does morgenstern mean?
- morning star (spiked weapon)
Where does morgenstern come from?
Borrowed from German Morgenstern (literally “morning star”).
Questions about saying morgenstern
How do you pronounce morgenstern?
Say MOR-ghin-stern. The American pronunciation is /ˈmɔrɡɪnstɚn/. In British English it is /ˈmɔːɡɪnstən/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in morgenstern?
Morgenstern has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (MOR). Broken into parts: MOR · ghin · stern.
Is morgenstern 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 /ˈmɔːɡɪnstən/ (MAW-ghin-stun).