Proper Pronunciation Guide

danke schön

[dɑŋ kə ʃɚn]

Tips:

  • Pronounce this phrase as three syllables, stressing the first one.
  • Pronounce the letter “a” as
    /ɑ/—like the vowel in the word “father.”
  • Pronounce the letter “n” as
    /ŋ/.
  • Pronounce the letters “sch” as
    /ʃ/.
  • The vowel in the final syllable is best pronounced in English as the weak R-Vowel
    /ɚ/ .

Practice Sentence:

 Mary said, "Here's your tea," and her grandmother replied, "Danke schön".

Definition:

  • (exclamation) “Thank you” in German.

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