How to pronounce stolperstein
Say it like SHTOL-persh-tyne. Stolperstein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHTOL).
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- SHTOL
- persh
- tyne
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Stolperstein pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- SHTOLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- pershKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- tyneGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "i" in time.
American vs British pronunciation of stolperstein
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: SHTOL-push-tyne.
What does stolperstein mean?
- A small, cobblestone-sized memorial for an individual victim of Nazism.
Where does stolperstein come from?
Borrowed from German Stolperstein (literally “stumbling block”), from stolpern (“to stumble”) + Stein (“stone”).
Questions about saying stolperstein
How do you pronounce stolperstein?
Say SHTOL-persh-tyne. The American pronunciation is /ˈʃtɑlpərʃˌtaɪn/. In British English it is /ˈʃtɒlpəʃˌtaɪn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in stolperstein?
Stolperstein has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (SHTOL). Broken into parts: SHTOL · persh · tyne.
Is stolperstein 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 /ˈʃtɒlpəʃˌtaɪn/ (SHTOL-push-tyne).