How to pronounce schwerpunkt
Say it like SHVAIR-puungkt. Schwerpunkt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHVAIR).
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- SHVAIR
- puungkt
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Schwerpunkt pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHVAIRSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- puungktKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
American vs British pronunciation of schwerpunkt
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: SHVAIR-puungkt.
What does schwerpunkt mean?
- main point, main target; point upon which the most effort is concentrated (e.g. during an attack)
Where does schwerpunkt come from?
From German Schwerpunkt (“center of gravity, focal point, focus”), from schwer (“heavy”) + Punkt (“point”).
Questions about saying schwerpunkt
How do you pronounce schwerpunkt?
Say SHVAIR-puungkt. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃvɛrpʊŋkt/. In British English it is /ˈʃvɛəpʊŋkt/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in schwerpunkt?
Schwerpunkt has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHVAIR). Broken into parts: SHVAIR · puungkt.
Is schwerpunkt 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 /ˈʃvɛəpʊŋkt/ (SHVAIR-puungkt).