How to Pronounce German

To pronounce "german", say GERM-an — 2 syllables, IPA /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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2

Syllables

6

Letters

/ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “german”

"german" has 2 syllables: germ-an. It rhymes with determine and ermine, if that helps it stick.

Sounds exactly like: jerman — easy to mix up when writing.

What does german mean?

noun

  1. A near relative.

adjective

  1. Having the same mother and father; a full (brother or sister).

    “brother-german”

  2. Being born to one’s blood aunt or uncle, a first (cousin).

    “cousin-german”

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Words that rhyme with german

Practicing rhymes trains the same ending sounds.

determineerminesermonverminterminepredeterminehermangermenherminesirmonyurmanberman

Related words

teutonicgermanicdeutschgermaniagermanydutchhessiantak

Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "german"?▾

"German" has 2 syllables: germ · an.

What is the IPA transcription of "german"?▾

The IPA transcription of "german" is /ˈd͡ʒɜː.mən/.

What does "german" mean?▾

German: A near relative.

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