How to Pronounce “weltanschauung”
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- American (US)
- /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/
- British (UK)
- /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/
What “weltanschauung” means
noun — A person's or a group's conception, philosophy or view of the world; a worldview.
Example: Your background and experiences must give you a unique weltanschauung.
Pronunciation Notes
Where the stress falls. “weltanschauung” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does "weltanschauung" mean?
weltanschauung (noun): A person's or a group's conception, philosophy or view of the world; a worldview. For example — Your background and experiences must give you a unique weltanschauung.
How do you pronounce "weltanschauung" in American vs British English?
Both accents use the same sequence of phonemes for "weltanschauung", /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/, so the difference you hear is in how the vowels are coloured rather than in which sounds are used. Play both on this page to compare.
What is the IPA transcription of "weltanschauung"?
/ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/ in American English, /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/ in British English.
Which syllable is stressed in "weltanschauung"?
“weltanschauung” has 4 syllables, and the transcription /ˈvɛlt.ɑːnˌʃaʊ.ʊŋ/ puts the primary stress mark (ˈ) before the first one — so the first syllable is the longest and loudest. The others are said quickly and lightly.
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