German · Difficult words
How to pronounce Wohnzimmer in German
Wohnzimmer
Living room
Standard German · Choose 1.00× to hear the original pace.
Wohnzimmer is pronounced /ˈvoːnˌt͡sɪmɐ/ in German. In Wohnzimmer: 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 Wohnzimmer
Read Wohnzimmer in these IPA segments: ˈvoːn · ˌt͡sɪmɐ. 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 Wohnzimmer: 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 Wohnzimmer: 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.A steady /o/ vowel
In Wohnzimmer: Round the lips and keep the tongue toward the back for a steady /o/. Follow the length indicated in the transcription.
Watch out: Avoid automatically turning a single /o/ into the moving vowel of English “go”.
Hear it in context
Komm ins Wohnzimmer!
Come into the living room!
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
Wohnzimmer 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 Wohnzimmer
How do you pronounce Wohnzimmer?
Wohnzimmer is pronounced /ˈvoːnˌt͡sɪmɐ/ in German. In Wohnzimmer: 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 Wohnzimmer: 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.
