How to pronounce wunderkind
Say it like VUUN-der-kint. Wunderkind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUUN).
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- VUUN
- der
- kint
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Wunderkind pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- VUUNSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "oo" in book.
- derKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "er" in butter.
- kintKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of wunderkind
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: VUUN-duh-kind.
What does wunderkind mean?
- A child prodigy; a wonderchild.
- A highly talented or gifted person, especially one who is successful at a young age.
Where does wunderkind come from?
Unadapted borrowing from German Wunderkind, from Wunder (“wonder”) + Kind (“child”).
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Questions about saying wunderkind
How do you pronounce wunderkind?
Say VUUN-der-kint. The American pronunciation is /ˈvʊndɚkɪnt/. In British English it is /ˈvʊndəkɪnd/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in wunderkind?
Wunderkind has three syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (VUUN). Broken into parts: VUUN · der · kint.
Is wunderkind 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 /ˈvʊndəkɪnd/ (VUUN-duh-kind).