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How to pronounce Dortmund in German
Dortmund
Dortmund (place name)
Standard German · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Dortmund is pronounced /ˈdɔrtmʊnt/ in German. In Dortmund: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in Dortmund
The reference transcription for Dortmund is /ˈdɔrtmʊnt/. Read adjacent consonants together without inserting extra vowels. The mark /ˈ/ comes immediately before the main stressed syllable. Give that syllable a little more prominence without swallowing the others.
1.The open /ɔ/ vowel
In Dortmund: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound.
Watch out: English “oh” often moves during the vowel; follow the steadier sound in the recording.
2.Back rounded vowels
In Dortmund: 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
Unser Reiseziel ist Dortmund.
Our destination is Dortmund.
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
Dortmund 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.
Questions about Dortmund
How do you pronounce Dortmund?
Dortmund is pronounced /ˈdɔrtmʊnt/ in German. In Dortmund: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In Dortmund: Round the lips and keep a relatively open jaw. Sustain one vowel rather than moving toward a w sound. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
