How To Pronounce Berlin
Berlin
In British English, Berlin is pronounced /bɜːˈlɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [bɜːʴˈlɪ̃n]. In American English, it is pronounced /bɝːˈlɪn/.
Berlin has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the second syllable. The British and American pronunciations are different, so listen to both.
Slashes / / show the phonemic transcription, the sounds that change meaning. Square brackets [ ] show the phonetic transcription, with the finer detail of how the sounds are actually made.
Syllables, Stress And Endings
Syllables And Stress
Berlin has two syllables in British English, and the main stress is on the second syllable, shown in colour above. Its stress pattern is oO, where O is the stressed syllable.
Words That Rhyme With Berlin
Questions About Berlin
How do you pronounce Berlin in British English?
In British English, Berlin is pronounced /bɜːˈlɪn/. The narrow phonetic transcription is [bɜːʴˈlɪ̃n].
How do you pronounce Berlin in American English?
In American English, Berlin is pronounced /bɝːˈlɪn/.
How many syllables are in Berlin?
Berlin has two syllables, /bɜː/ + /lɪn/.
Where is the stress in Berlin?
The main stress is on the second syllable, /lɪn/.
Do British and American English pronounce Berlin the same way?
No. British English has /bɜːˈlɪn/ and American English has /bɝːˈlɪn/.
Other Words With The Stress Pattern oO
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