How to Pronounce “gemütlich”
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- American (US)
- /ɡəˈmytlɪç/
- British (UK)
- /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/
What “gemütlich” means
adjective — Comfortable, cosy, pleasant.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “gemütlich” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
An unstressed vowel reduces to schwa. /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ contains a schwa /ə/ — the short, neutral “uh” that English unstressed syllables collapse into. Saying /ə/ there, instead of the vowel the spelling suggests, is most of what makes the word sound native.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "gemütlich" mean?
gemütlich (adjective): Comfortable, cosy, pleasant.
How do you pronounce "gemütlich" in American vs British English?
American English: /ɡəˈmytlɪç/. British English: /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/. Play both on this page to hear the difference.
What is the IPA transcription of "gemütlich"?
/ɡəˈmytlɪç/ in American English, /ɡəˈmyːtlɪç/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "gemütlich"?
“gemütlich” has 2 syllables, and the transcription /ɡəˈmytlɪç/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the second one — so the second syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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