How to Pronounce Schadenfreude

To pronounce "schadenfreude", say SCHAD-enfr-eud-e — 4 syllables, IPA /ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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4

Syllables

13

Letters

/ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/

IPA

💡 Tip for remembering “schadenfreude”

"schadenfreude" has 4 syllables: schad-enfr-eud-e.

What does schadenfreude mean?

noun

  1. Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

Synonyms

epicaricacy

Related words

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Frequently asked questions

How many syllables are in "schadenfreude"?▾

"Schadenfreude" has 4 syllables: schad · enfr · eud · e.

What is the IPA transcription of "schadenfreude"?▾

The IPA transcription of "schadenfreude" is /ˈʃɑːdənfɹɔɪdə/.

What does "schadenfreude" mean?▾

Schadenfreude: Malicious enjoyment derived from observing someone else's misfortune.

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