How to pronounce waldhorn
Say it like WAWLD-horn. Waldhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWLD).
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- WAWLD
- horn
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Waldhorn pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- WAWLDSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- hornGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of waldhorn
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: WAWLD-hawn.
What does waldhorn mean?
- A French horn.
Where does waldhorn come from?
From German Waldhorn.
Questions about saying waldhorn
How do you pronounce waldhorn?
Say WAWLD-horn. The American pronunciation is /ˈwɔldˌhɔrn/. In British English it is /ˈwɔːldˌhɔːn/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in waldhorn?
Waldhorn has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (WAWLD). Broken into parts: WAWLD · horn.
Is waldhorn 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 /ˈwɔːldˌhɔːn/ (WAWLD-hawn).