What words are hard for Germans to say?

Take the challenge and have a go at some of these hard to pronounce German words.

• Streichholzschächtelchen. Pronounced (Schtraeyechholtsschaicktelchen)
• Brötchen. Pronounced (Broetchen)
• Eichhörnchen. Pronounced (Eyechhoernchen)
• Fünfhundertfünfundfünfzig.
• Frucht.
• Regisseur.
• Schlittschuhlaufen.
• Röntgen.

Why do Germans say V as W?

The German language normally uses the letter “f” to indicate the sound /f/ (as used in the English word fight) and “w” to indicate the sound /v/ (as in victory). Originally, in Middle High German, the sound /f/ had been voiced in some dialects and was therefore written “v”.

What is the most complicated German word?

Officially recognised by the Duden – Germany’s pre-eminent dictionary – as the longest word in German, Kraftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung is a 36-letter, tongue-tying way of describing a rather, mundane everyday concept: motor vehicle liability insurance. Even if you can’t pronounce it, don’t be caught without it!

Does German have rolled r?

The rolled R is a stand-out feature of the German language for many people. They often think they have to exaggerate the R sound and make it as audible as possible, which is why they are worried about pronouncing it. There are different ‘types’ of German Rs, created in different places in the mouth and throat.

Is R silent in German?

Is R silent in German? – Quora. No, but depending on the regional variety, it may be „swallowed“ if it’s at the end of the word, similar to the t in Cockney for example or be integrated to form a different sound.

What is the shortest German word?

– Kaftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung
4- Kaftfahrzeug-Haftpflichtversicherung At 36 letters, it is one of the shortest compound words in German.

Why can’t Germans pronounce V?

It has to do with the articulation of the consonant. Germans pronounce the “V” sound (written W in German) without fully connecting the lower lip with the teeth, and that gives it a sound halfway between V and W in English.

Why is German pronunciation so hard?

Because there are few pronunciation rules In German the only sounds that change are certain diphthongs (such eu= oi and ei=ai) and the v which is read as f. For the rest, pretty much all the words are pronounced as they are written.

Why do some Germans roll their r?

Do you roll your R’s in German?

The ‘intensity’ of the rolled R varies from region to region in Germany, so you will often NOT hear or notice native German speakers rolling their Rs. Sometimes, on the other hand, it is all you will hear! So if you’re worried you won’t sound authentic unless you roll every single one of your Rs very audibly – don’t be!

Is the German ‘r’ sound rolled like in Spanish?

No, the German ‘r’ sound is not rolled like in Spanish, but rather “rubbed”. It’s a guttural sound similar to the French ‘r’. A good exercise to get this sound right is to gargle some water. It’s really gross, but it’ll get you closer to the correct sound.

What is the difference between ‘R’ in English and German?

German speakers of English tend to devoice end consonants which can cause confusion between the following words: 8. ‘r’. The ‘r’ sound in German is a trill made at the back of the throat, whereas the ‘r’ in English is a very smooth sound, where the tongue does not touch the inside of the mouth.

How do you make the “r” sound when gargling?

1. Think of the “R” sound as originating from the back of your throat. Practice gargling with a mouthful of water and note how the sensation feels. This is approximately what you want to replicate (without the water!) when speaking the hard “R” sound.