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How to Pronounce German

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How to Pronounce German

This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.

German means "Brother"—a English name with a rich history.

Phonetic Spelling of German

The phonetic spelling of German is:

JER-muhn

German Pronunciation (Audio)

Listen to the name pronunciation audio for German below.

Origin and Meaning of German

German is a English name meaning "Brother". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, EE, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HN, HU, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, Italy, JM, JP, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LT, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RS, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, SV, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United States, South Africa.

Common Mispronunciations of German

  • Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes JER-muhn
  • Don't anglicize the sounds; German should be pronounced with its original English phonetics

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you pronounce German?
German is pronounced JER-muhn.
What is the correct pronunciation of German?
The correct pronunciation of German is JER-muhn.
Is German a English name?
Yes, German is a English name meaning "Brother".
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