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How to pronounce Germany
/ˈdʒɜːməni/ British English
JUR·mə·nee
3 beats (syllables). The strong beat is the first one.
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GER·ma·ny
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JUR·mə·nee
My tip
The G sounds like j: JUR-mə-nee.
In a sentence
She works in Germany.
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Questions
How do you pronounce Germany?
In British English, Germany is pronounced /ˈdʒɜːməni/. Say it like this: JUR-mə-nee. The G sounds like j: JUR-mə-nee.
How many syllables are in Germany?
When you say it, Germany has 3 syllables: JUR-mə-nee. The strong beat is the first one, JUR.
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