The Rounded Vowels
Now that you have the unrounded vowels down, it's time for you to learn the more difficult rounded vowels.
These vowels are more "difficult" for English speakers, because we don't have any rounded vowels in the English language. Therefore, these sounds will initially feel a bit more "awkward" in your mouth.
Watch the video below for a thorough description, then use the practice audio below to tune your ear and mouth to each sound.
These vowels are more "difficult" for English speakers, because we don't have any rounded vowels in the English language. Therefore, these sounds will initially feel a bit more "awkward" in your mouth.
Watch the video below for a thorough description, then use the practice audio below to tune your ear and mouth to each sound.
/y/
(Rounded version of /i/)
über, Gefühl, früh, drüben, Fühlen, Büro, Typ, Türen, spüren, sprühen, kühlen
über, Gefühl, früh, drüben, Fühlen, Büro, Typ, Türen, spüren, sprühen, kühlen
/ʏ/
(Rounded version of /ɪ/)
tschüss, Schlüssel, zurück, würden, stück, müsst, Schützen, rücken, glück, fünf, küssen
tschüss, Schlüssel, zurück, würden, stück, müsst, Schützen, rücken, glück, fünf, küssen
/ø/
(Rounded version of /e/)
Möglichkeit, Fönen, hören, mögen, nervös, möchte, grösser, Lösung, töten, stören, blöd
Möglichkeit, Fönen, hören, mögen, nervös, möchte, grösser, Lösung, töten, stören, blöd
/œ/
(Rounded version of /ɛ/)
Hölle, mörder, Köln, könnt
Hölle, mörder, Köln, könnt
Part 1: Vowels
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