How to pronounce Nuremberg
Say it like NUUR-um-berg. Nuremberg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR).
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- NUUR
- um
- berg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Nuremberg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- NUURSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- umKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- bergKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of Nuremberg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: NYOOR-rum-bug.
What does Nuremberg mean?
- A major city in Bavaria, Germany.
Where does Nuremberg come from?
From German Nürnberg, from Medieval Latin Norinberga.
Questions about saying Nuremberg
How do you pronounce Nuremberg?
Say NUUR-um-berg. The American pronunciation is /ˈnʊrəmbɚɡ/. In British English it is /ˈnjʊərəmbəɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Nuremberg?
Nuremberg has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (NUUR). Broken into parts: NUUR · um · berg.
Is Nuremberg 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 /ˈnjʊərəmbəɡ/ (NYOOR-rum-bug).