How to pronounce weltanschauung
Say it like VEL-tahn-show-ung. Weltanschauung has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL).
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US American/ˈvɛltɑnˌʃaʊʊŋ/VEL-tahn-show-ung
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- VEL
- tahn
- show
- ung
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Weltanschauung pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VELSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- tahnKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- showGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ow" in now.
- ungKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
What does weltanschauung mean?
noun
- A person's or a group's conception, philosophy or view of the world; a worldview.“Your background and experiences must give you a unique weltanschauung.”
Where does weltanschauung come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Weltanschauung.
Questions about saying weltanschauung
How do you pronounce weltanschauung?
Say VEL-tahn-show-ung. The American pronunciation is /ˈvɛltɑnˌʃaʊʊŋ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in weltanschauung?
Weltanschauung has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VEL). Broken into parts: VEL · tahn · show · ung.