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It\u2019s pretty common knowledge that German has a very regular writing system. Unlike some languages (say\u2026 English\u2026.) the German-speaking world has agreed on a series of spelling reforms that have helped make the language simpler and more consistent to read and write.<\/span>
\n\"German
\nBut on the other hand, it\u2019s a widely-held belief that German pronunciation is difficult, or that it\u2019s full of \u201charsh\u201d sounds. Many people study the language for years yet still have problems with their accent.<\/span>
\nIn this article, I\u2019ll show you how to develop natural-sounding German pronunciation. I\u2019ll also go into a little detail on the things that <\/span>don\u2019t get mentioned by most pronunciation guides, so you can correct any mistakes you might be inadvertently making.<\/span>
\nReady? Let\u2019s begin.<\/span><\/p>\n

German Pronunciation: The Consonants<\/b><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re a native English speaker, congratulations! You already know how to make virtually all the German consonants. English and German both belong to the West Germanic family of languages, so it\u2019s no surprise that a lot of their sounds are the same. In fact it\u2019s a bit of a waste of space to remark on all the sounds that the two languages share. So what are the differences?<\/span>
\n\"German<\/p>\n

Ich-Laut and Auch-Laut<\/b><\/h3>\n

One consonant that gives German learners lots of trouble actually has two forms, even though they\u2019re both represented by the letters ch. They\u2019re known as the \u201cich-laut\u201d and the \u201cach-laut\u201d because, well, one form appears in \u201cich\u201d, and the other in \u201cach\u201d.<\/span>
\nTake a moment to notice where your tongue is when you say the first sound of \u201cich\u201d (short “i” as in i<\/strong>-gloo) and the first sound of \u201cach\u201d (short “a” as in <\/span>f-a<\/b>-ther). These two vowels are actually pronounced on different <\/span>ends of the mouth.
\nThis is the key to the difference between the sounds. The \u201cich-laut\u201d is made up front next to \u201ci\u201d, and the \u201cach-laut\u201d is way back next to \u201ca\u201d. It\u2019s just more convenient that way! So once your tongue is in place for the vowel, try breathing out without changing its position. With a little practice, you\u2019ll be able to make a nice clear \u201cich-\u201d or \u201cach-laut\u201d that you can be proud of.<\/span>
\n\"German
\nMany dialects of English have a sound that gets really close to the \u201cich-laut\u201d \u2013 the \u201ch\u201d at the beginning of the word \u201chuge\u201d is also made at the front of the mouth. It\u2019s important that you don\u2019t say \u201csh\u201d as in \u201cshoe\u201d for this sound, because those two sounds are perceived quite differently by a German native.<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

The Letter R<\/b><\/h3>\n

Everyone knows the letter \u201cr\u201d is no picnic for the student of German. To make matters worse, this letter also represents two sounds\u2013called the consonantal and the vocalic \u201cr\u201d.<\/span>
\nThe rules for when each one gets used are a little bit too complex for the scope of this article, but <\/span>when you listen to a native speaker the difference between the two sounds is immediately clear.<\/span>
\nTo make the consonantal \u201cr\u201d, you\u2019ll first need to remind yourself of the \u201cach-laut\u201d. Speakers all over Germany, Austria, and Switzerland have slightly different variations of the consonantal \u201cr\u201d, but they\u2019re all produced very close in position to the \u201cach-laut\u201d\u2013and they\u2019re voiced.<\/span>
\nEssentially, start by making the \u201cr\u201d sound found in English, and slowly move the sound to the back of your throat around where the \u201cach-laut\u201d comes from. Your tongue should go downwards and backwards, and your mouth might open a little bit\u2013and there it is!<\/span>
\nThe vocalic \u201cr\u201d is a lot easier in comparison, certainly easier to describe in text! It\u2019s a very similar sound to the unstressed \u201cschwa\u201d sound represented in English by the \u201ca\u201d in \u201cdogma.\u201d It\u2019s made with your tongue just a bit lower and maybe a little bit more tense. This version of \u201cr\u201d often follows the German vowel \u201ce\u201d, for example in the word \u201cmehr.\u201d That word has four letters but only one consonant (the “m”) and two vowels (“e” and “r”). What is the “h” doing? Read on…<\/span>
\n\"Learn<\/a><\/p>\n

German Pronunciation:\u00a0<\/b>Vowels<\/b><\/h2>\n

German vowels may not have the same reputation that the consonants do, but they\u2019re still an important part of the language you definitely can\u2019t ignore.<\/span>
\n\"German<\/p>\n

\u00d6 and <\/b>\u00dc<\/b><\/h3>\n

\u201c\u00d6\u201d and \u201c\u00fc\u201d are what we call front rounded vowels. That means they\u2019re produced in the front of the mouth and also with the lips rounded. English only has back rounded vowels. But it has exactly the same front vowels, we just need to round our lips.<\/span>
\nLet\u2019s give it a shot. Say \u201ciiii\u201d as in \u201cea<\/strong>-st\u201d, and as you draw out that sound just pucker your lips. The sound changes to a perfect \u201c\u00fc\u201d! It takes a good deal of practice to be able to make that sound quickly in the middle of words, but once you can make it by yourself you\u2019re doing better than most. Remember, it\u2019s one clear sound, not a \u201cyu\u201d like in \u201cfuture\u201d.<\/span>
\nNow, the \u201c\u00f6\u201d in its unrounded form is just like the \u201cschwa\u201d from earlier. Draw out that sound and pucker up those lips. A five-star \u201c\u00f6\u201d! Once you can make both of these sounds at will, try putting them next to different vowels or consonants. Learning accurate pronunciation is all about practice\u2013<\/span>reading a dozen articles like this one is no match for five minutes of trying it out.
\nOne more important thing that nobody told me for years was that the letter \u201ch\u201d following a vowel makes it longer. So the word \u2018Bahn\u2019 has a distinctly long vowel. Plenty of languages have long and short vowels, so this isn\u2019t particularly tricky for most German learners, but it\u2019s something that can really help you with a good accent.<\/span><\/p>\n

***<\/strong><\/p>\n

How else can you achieve a perfect German accent? Being aware of the sounds is one thing, but putting them into action in words and sentences is something else. It\u2019s absolutely critical that you get tons of exposure to native German audio<\/a>, whether it\u2019s designed for learners or for native speakers. And once you have a great mental model of what the language ought to sound like, you can record yourself. First you\u2019ll cringe at your own mistakes, then you\u2019ll learn from them,<\/span> then you\u2019ll eliminate them. Check out LingQ today to discover <\/span>how to learn German fast<\/span><\/a> using content you love! <\/span>For more tips on how to improve your German, check out this\u00a0video from LingQ cofounder and polyglot Steve Kaufmann.<\/a><\/p>\n

Alex has studied German by himself and in the classroom. He is fascinated by all languages, and currently uses German, Mandarin, and Indonesian daily.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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