How to pronounce schadenfreuder
Say it like SHAH-dun-froy-der. Schadenfreuder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH).
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- SHAH
- dun
- froy
- der
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schadenfreuder pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHAHSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- froyGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "oy" in boy.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
American vs British pronunciation of schadenfreuder
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHAH-dun-froy-duh.
What does schadenfreuder mean?
- A person experiencing schadenfreude.
Where does schadenfreuder come from?
From schadenfreude + -er.
Questions about saying schadenfreuder
How do you pronounce schadenfreuder?
Say SHAH-dun-froy-der. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃɑdənˌfrɔɪdɚ/. In British English it is /ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schadenfreuder?
Schadenfreuder has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHAH). Broken into parts: SHAH · dun · froy · der.
Is schadenfreuder 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 /ˈʃɑːdənˌfrɔɪdə/ (SHAH-dun-froy-duh).