How to pronounce Weimar
Say it like VY-mar. Weimar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY).
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US American/ˈvaɪmɑr/VY-mar
UK British/ˈvaɪmɑː/VY-mah
- VY
- mar
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weimar pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "i" in time.
- marKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Weimar
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VY-mah.
What does Weimar mean?
noun
- a German city near Leipzig; scene of the adoption in 1919 of the constitution of the Weimar Republic that lasted until 1933
Questions about saying Weimar
How do you pronounce Weimar?
Say VY-mar. The American pronunciation is /ˈvaɪmɑr/. In British English it is /ˈvaɪmɑː/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Weimar?
Weimar has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VY). Broken into parts: VY · mar.
Is Weimar 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 /ˈvaɪmɑː/ (VY-mah).