German · Everyday expressions
How to pronounce auf Wiedersehen in German
auf Wiedersehen
Goodbye
Standard German; reference: Germany · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
auf Wiedersehen is pronounced /aʊ̯f ˈviːdɐˌzeː(ə)n/ in German. In auf Wiedersehen: Let the ending relax into a short central vowel. The IPA /ɐ/ represents a vowel, rather than a strongly pronounced consonant r. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in auf Wiedersehen
Read auf Wiedersehen in these IPA segments: aʊ̯f · ˈviːdɐ · ˌzeː(ə)n. 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 reduced r vowel /ɐ/
In auf Wiedersehen: 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.
2.A steady /e/ vowel
In auf Wiedersehen: Keep the tongue toward the front and sustain a single /e/ vowel. Listen for its exact height in the recording.
Watch out: English “ay” often ends with a glide; do not automatically carry that glide into this vowel.
3.Front-vowel position
In auf Wiedersehen: Listen for the distinction between the closer /i/ and the more relaxed /ɪ/ when shown. Keep your tongue toward the front.
Watch out: Do not decide vowel quality from English spelling alone.
Hear it in context
Auf Wiedersehen, und einen schönen Tag noch!
Goodbye, and have a nice day!
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
auf Wiedersehen 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 auf Wiedersehen
How do you pronounce auf Wiedersehen?
auf Wiedersehen is pronounced /aʊ̯f ˈviːdɐˌzeː(ə)n/ in German. In auf Wiedersehen: Let the ending relax into a short central vowel. The IPA /ɐ/ represents a vowel, rather than a strongly pronounced consonant r. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In auf Wiedersehen: Let the ending relax into a short central vowel. The IPA /ɐ/ represents a vowel, rather than a strongly pronounced consonant r. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
