How to pronounce pfennig
Say it like FEN-ig. Pfennig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN).
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- FEN
- ig
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Pfennig pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- FENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- igKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of pfennig
American and British speakers say pfennig in essentially the same way: /ˈfɛnɪɡ/ in the US and /ˈpfɛnɪɡ/ in the UK.
British respelling: PFEN-ig.
What does pfennig mean?
- Alternative form of fening (“currency unit of Bosnia and Herzegovina”).
Where does pfennig come from?
From German Pfennig. Doublet of penny and fening.
Questions about saying pfennig
How do you pronounce pfennig?
Say FEN-ig. The American pronunciation is /ˈfɛnɪɡ/. In British English it is /ˈpfɛnɪɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in pfennig?
Pfennig has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (FEN). Broken into parts: FEN · ig.
Do Americans and Brits say pfennig the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈfɛnɪɡ/ and the British form is /ˈpfɛnɪɡ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.