German · Difficult words
How to pronounce Sonnenaufgang in German
Sonnenaufgang
Sunrise
Standard German · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Sonnenaufgang is pronounced /ˈzɔnənˌaʊ̯fɡaŋ/ in German. In Sonnenaufgang: 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 Sonnenaufgang
Read Sonnenaufgang in these IPA segments: ˈzɔnən · ˌaʊ̯fɡaŋ. 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 open /ɔ/ vowel
In Sonnenaufgang: 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 Sonnenaufgang: 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/.
3.An open vowel
In Sonnenaufgang: Open the jaw for the a-like vowel shown in the IPA. Keep it continuous and follow the recording’s tongue position.
Watch out: Do not substitute the English diphthong in “day”.
Hear it in context
Wir wollen den Sonnenaufgang vom Hügel sehen.
We want to see the sunrise from the hill.
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
Sonnenaufgang 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 Sonnenaufgang
How do you pronounce Sonnenaufgang?
Sonnenaufgang is pronounced /ˈzɔnənˌaʊ̯fɡaŋ/ in German. In Sonnenaufgang: 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 Sonnenaufgang: 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.
