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German pronunciation help?
Emily asked:
Alright, so I am Learning German.
Beginner’s course. woo.
Alright, so I am Learning German.
Beginner’s course. woo.
I was readin the section on “double consonants” and came upon “qu” which is supposed to be pronounced “kv.”
How is the “kv” supposed to sound?
Lucille
Tags: German Pronunciation, Kv, Learning German
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December 27th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Just as it is spelt - a hard “k” sound followed by a “v” sound.
So “die Qual” is said “dee kval”.
December 30th, 2008 at 4:05 am
Here’s an audio pronunciation guide to help you out:
In order to play the sound file you need Real Player (the basic version is downloadable free of charge). The “qu” sound in question is spoken at around 10:44 mins.
I hope it helps.
December 31st, 2008 at 9:34 am
There is an online dictionary that also gives you pronunciation. Just click on the little speaker sign behind the words.