Pronunciation (Leaving Cert German): Flashcards
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German vowel characteristic
German vowel characteristic
Pure - don't glide like English
Sound of German 'a'
Sound of German 'a'
Like 'a' in father
Sound of German 'i'
Sound of German 'i'
Like 'ee' in keep
Sound of German 'u'
Sound of German 'u'
Like 'oo' in boot
German 'w' sound
German 'w' sound
Like English 'v' (van)
German 'z' sound
German 'z' sound
Like 'ts' in pets
German 'v' sound
German 'v' sound
Like English 'f' (fan)
German 'ch' sound
German 'ch' sound
Throaty, like Scottish loch
Diphthong 'ei/ey' sound
Diphthong 'ei/ey' sound
Like 'pie' or 'eye'
Diphthong 'au' sound
Diphthong 'au' sound
Like 'now' or 'ow'
Diphthong 'eu' sound
Diphthong 'eu' sound
Like 'toy' or 'oy'
How to make 'ö' sound
How to make 'ö' sound
Say 'e' with rounded lips
How to make 'ü' sound
How to make 'ü' sound
Say 'i' with rounded lips
Final 'e' in German
Final 'e' in German
Always pronounced weakly
Why umlauts matter
Why umlauts matter
Create new sounds & change meanings