German · Everyday expressions
How to pronounce alles Gute zum Geburtstag in German
alles Gute zum Geburtstag
Happy birthday!
Standard German · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
alles Gute zum Geburtstag is pronounced /ˈʔaləs ˈɡuːtə tsʊm ɡəˈbuːɐ̯tstaːk/ in German. In alles Gute zum Geburtstag: Make a short t closure and release it straight into s, as at the end of English “cats”. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in alles Gute zum Geburtstag
Read alles Gute zum Geburtstag in these IPA segments: ˈʔaləs · ˈɡuːtə tsʊm ɡə · ˈbuːɐ̯tstaːk. Dots and stress marks identify the boundaries shown in the reference; these symbols are not English spelling. The mark /ˈ/ comes immediately before the main stressed syllable. Give that syllable a little more prominence without swallowing the others.
1.The joined /ts/ sound
In alles Gute zum Geburtstag: Make a short t closure and release it straight into s, as at the end of English “cats”.
Watch out: Do not read German z as the voiced z in English “zoo”.
2.The reduced r vowel /ɐ/
In alles Gute zum Geburtstag: Let the ending relax into a short central vowel. The IPA /ɐ/ represents a vowel, rather than a strongly pronounced consonant r.
Watch out: Avoid adding a full English “er” with a curled tongue.
3.Back rounded vowels
In alles Gute zum Geburtstag: Round your lips and keep the tongue toward the back. Follow the closer /u/ or more relaxed /ʊ/ quality written in the IPA.
Watch out: Avoid inserting a y sound before the vowel unless the IPA includes /j/.
Hear it in context
Alles Gute zum Geburtstag! Feierst du heute?
Happy birthday! Are you celebrating today?
Listen once, say it aloud, then replay at 1.00×. Keep the word connected to the surrounding sentence rather than giving every syllable equal weight.
Pronunciation and variety
alles Gute zum Geburtstag is presented using Standard German. Regional accents and connected speech can change details. The isolated word and the example let you compare the dictionary form with a short spoken context.
The English-style respelling is approximate. Use the IPA and recording together for vowel quality and consonants that do not have an exact English equivalent.
Meaning and everyday use
Questions about alles Gute zum Geburtstag
How do you pronounce alles Gute zum Geburtstag?
alles Gute zum Geburtstag is pronounced /ˈʔaləs ˈɡuːtə tsʊm ɡəˈbuːɐ̯tstaːk/ in German. In alles Gute zum Geburtstag: Make a short t closure and release it straight into s, as at the end of English “cats”. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In alles Gute zum Geburtstag: Make a short t closure and release it straight into s, as at the end of English “cats”. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
