German · Difficult words
How to pronounce Kleiderschrank in German
Kleiderschrank
Closet (wardrobe)
Standard German · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Kleiderschrank is pronounced /ˈklaɪdɐˌʃʁaŋk/ in German. In Kleiderschrank: Keep a narrow channel for air and use a soft “sh” sound. In clusters, connect it directly to the following consonant. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
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Find the sounds in Kleiderschrank
Read Kleiderschrank in these IPA segments: ˈklaɪdɐ · ˌʃʁaŋk. 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 sh sound /ʃ/
In Kleiderschrank: Keep a narrow channel for air and use a soft “sh” sound. In clusters, connect it directly to the following consonant.
Watch out: Do not insert an extra vowel inside a consonant cluster.
2.The reduced r vowel /ɐ/
In Kleiderschrank: 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.Front-vowel position
In Kleiderschrank: 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
Dein Hemd hängt im Kleiderschrank.
Your shirt is hanging in the closet.
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
Kleiderschrank 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 Kleiderschrank
How do you pronounce Kleiderschrank?
Kleiderschrank is pronounced /ˈklaɪdɐˌʃʁaŋk/ in German. In Kleiderschrank: Keep a narrow channel for air and use a soft “sh” sound. In clusters, connect it directly to the following consonant. Listen to the word on its own, then compare it with the example sentence.
What should I listen for first?
In Kleiderschrank: Keep a narrow channel for air and use a soft “sh” sound. In clusters, connect it directly to the following consonant. Start at 0.75×, then return to 1.00× to hear the natural rhythm.
