German Pronunciation

German Pronunciation
The pronunciation of German is a bit different from that of English. However, it is not really difficult and with a bit of practise, you will soon be able to pronounce German words and phrases correctly.

Allmost all sounds can be found in English. Consonants are pronounced similar to English with a few exceptions: sch is pronounced like an English “sh”. ch is the most difficult sound for an English speaker who tends to pronounce it as “kh”. It is – however – pronounced like the Scottish word “Loch”. w is always pronounced like an English “v”.

The table below shows the German vowels and its pronunciation and also consonants that are unusual for English speakers. After your computer has loaded the sound files (which will take 10 to 20 seconds) roll your mouse over the German words and phrases in orange to hear the pronunciation. (Do not klick!).