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Question 1

How is the German 'v' pronounced in native German words like 'Vater' (father)?

Accepted Answer

Like English 'f'

Answer

In native German words, 'v' is pronounced like 'f', so 'Vater' sounds like 'Fater'.

Question 2

What sound does 'eu' or 'äu' represent in German?

Accepted Answer

Like 'oy' in 'boy'

Answer

The diphthong 'eu' and 'äu' in German are both pronounced like 'oy' in English 'boy'.

Question 3

How is 'sp' pronounced at the beginning of a German word (e.g., 'sprechen')?

Accepted Answer

Like 'shp'

Answer

At the start of a German word, 'sp' is pronounced as 'shp', so 'sprechen' sounds like 'shprechen'.

Question 4

What is the pronunciation of the German 'z'?

Accepted Answer

Like 'ts' in 'cats'

Answer

German 'z' is always pronounced as the 'ts' sound, as in 'cats' or 'pizza'.

Question 5

How is a final 'b', 'd', or 'g' typically pronounced in German (final obstruent devoicing)?

Accepted Answer

It becomes voiceless: p, t, k

Answer

German devoices final consonants, so final 'b' sounds like 'p', 'd' like 't', and 'g' like 'k'.

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