How to pronounce thalweg
Say it like TAHL-veg. Thalweg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHL).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce thalweg. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- TAHL
- veg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Thalweg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TAHLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- vegKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
American vs British pronunciation of thalweg
American and British speakers say thalweg in essentially the same way: /ˈtɑlvɛɡ/ in the US and /ˈtælvɛh/ in the UK.
British respelling: TAL-veh.
What does thalweg mean?
- The line that connects the lowest points in a valley or river channel, and thus the line of fastest flow or deepest water along a river’s course.
Where does thalweg come from?
Borrowed from 19th century German Thalweg, from Thal (“valley”) + Weg (“way, course”).
Questions about saying thalweg
How do you pronounce thalweg?
Say TAHL-veg. The American pronunciation is /ˈtɑlvɛɡ/. In British English it is /ˈtælvɛh/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in thalweg?
Thalweg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (TAHL). Broken into parts: TAHL · veg.
Do Americans and Brits say thalweg the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈtɑlvɛɡ/ and the British form is /ˈtælvɛh/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.