German Phonetics: Standard German Vowels and the R sound

German Phonetics: Standard German Vowels and the R sound

In this course, you will discover all the vowel sounds of Standard German --as well as the R sound-- and their representation using the symbols of the international phonetic alphabet. For English speakers, the distinction between long and short vowels tend to be losing importance. In German, besides long and short vowels, it is also important to distinguish between rounded and unrounded vowels.

You will also discover that the most difficult consonant -- the R sound-- has actually several realisations: all of them daunting for English speakers.

Speak German like a native speaker.

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What you will learn

• You will identify all the fifteen vowels of standard German.
• You will pronounce all the fifteen vowels of standard German.
• You will distinguish between long and short vowels in German.

Rating: 5

Level: All Levels

Duration: 33 mins

Instructor: Diego Geux