Learn German German Pronunciation

Question 1

How is the German letter 'ü' pronounced?

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Like English 'ee' but with rounded lips

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Like English 'u' in 'cup'

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Like English 'oo' in 'food'

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Like English 'i' in 'sit'

Question 2

Which of the following correctly describes how 'ch' is pronounced after front vowels (e, i, ä, ö, ü) in German?

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Like a soft hissing sound made at the front of the mouth

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Like English 'k'

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Like English 'sh'

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Like English 'ch' in 'church'

Question 3

How is the German 'w' pronounced?

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Like English 'v' in 'very'

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Like English 'w' in 'water'

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Like English 'f' in 'fire'

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Like English 'b' in 'baby'

Question 4

What is the correct pronunciation of the German letter 'ß' (Eszett)?

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Like 'ss'

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Like 'sz'

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Like 'b'

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Like 'ts'

Question 5

How is the ending '-ig' typically pronounced in standard German (e.g., 'richtig')?

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Like '-ich'

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Like '-ik'

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Like '-ig' as in English

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Like '-ish'

Question 6

Where does German word stress typically fall?

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Usually on the first or root syllable

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Always on the last syllable

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Always on the first syllable

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Always on the second syllable