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german
Definition:
(nou) a person of German nationality (nou) the standard German language; developed historically from West Germanic
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈdʒɜːmən
Examples:
It is the german version of the signpost.
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Common mistakes of german pronunciation
- Misplacing the stress: Some learners place stress incorrectly on the second syllable as in "ger-MAN". The correct stress is on the first syllable: "ˈdʒɜr.mən" (US) or "ˈdʒɜː.mən" (UK). Tip: Always emphasize the first syllable.
- Incorrect vowel sound: The "e" in "German" can be mispronounced as a long "e" sound. Instead, it should be a schwa sound, represented as "ə" in IPA: "ˈdʒɜr.mən" (US) or "ˈdʒɜː.mən" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "uh" to master the schwa.
- Overemphasizing "r": Learners may pronounce the "r" in "German" too strongly, making it sound like "ger-man" instead of "ˈdʒɜr.mən" (US) or "ˈdʒɜː.mən" (UK). Tip: Keep the "r" soft and subtle.
- Skipping the "n": Some speakers drop the final "n" sound, leading to "Germa". The correct pronunciation includes the "n": "ˈdʒɜr.mən" (US) or "ˈdʒɜː.mən" (UK). Tip: Make sure to pronounce all sounds clearly, especially at the end.
- Confusing "g" and "j": The initial sound in "German" is often mispronounced as a "j" sound. It should be a hard "g" sound: "ˈdʒɜr.mən" (US) or "ˈdʒɜː.mən" (UK). Tip: Practice saying "g" words like "go" to strengthen this sound.