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Most of the German syllables are hard or are pronounced with the back of the tongue. This is very different compared to most Romance languages.
On the other hand, most people only hear German in the movies. And the Germans in the movies are almost always Nazis, evil doctors, or some other authority figure. If you listened to real Germans speaking on a TV show you found on a major video streaming website, you will hear what Germans really sound like. You might even listen to some German children speaking. It's actually not so angry sounding when you hear regular people speaking the language.
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The perception that German speakers sound angry may be due to the language's intonation patterns, which can sound forceful to non-native speakers. Additionally, German is a language that often employs direct and concise communication, which may be misconstrued as aggression or rudeness. Cultural differences in communication styles can also play a role in how speech is perceived.
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What does the German umlaut do to a word's pronunciation?
The German umlaut changes the sound of the vowel it modifies. It makes the vowel sound higher and more fronted in the mouth. The umlaut is used in German to indicate a change in vowel sound or to distinguish between different words.
Does the word angry have the short a sound?
Yes, the word "angry" does have the short a sound, as in "cat" or "sand".
How is deutsche pronounced?
"Deutsche" is pronounced as "doi-cheh" in German. The "eu" sound is similar to the "oy" sound in English.
Is the g in angry soft or hard?
The "g" in "angry" is pronounced as a "hard" sound, as in the word "goat."
What is the pronunciation of a German last name Ploucquet?
The pronunciation of the German last name Ploucquet is typically "ploo-ket." The "ou" in German is pronounced like the English "oo" sound, and the "qu" is pronounced like a "k" sound.
What does the German accent sound like?
This German accent guide shows you step by step how to do a German accent and has videos of people speaking in a German accent. I honestly think the best way to learn is to watch people speaking it, but read through the how-to first so you know what to listen for. http://sites.google.com/site/lrnthaccnt/how-to-do-a-german-accent hope that helps
Do German people speak fast or slow?
German speakers speak no faster than the speakers of other languages. It often appears that foreign language speakers sound as though they are speaking fast because the "listener's ear is untrained" and the listener is not used to people speaking the language fluently/naturally. As their experience of the language grows they become more accustomed to hearing the language spoken the speed and pitch sound more natural.
How do you pronounce Deutsch?
The German word Deutsch is pronounced "Doytch". Strictly speaking, English 'oy' is not exactly the same sound as German 'eu', but it's very close.
Why does your car get loud after 35?
The people who live inside your car get over-worked and angry. The sound is them screaming at you.
Do German and British accents sound the same?
not really, since a Brit can certainly recognize a German accent of a German speaking English. However, to an American, some words spoken by a German may very well sound British. This is because many Germans learn English from teachers who are from England (or they practice while traveling to England).
What is angry dog sound name?
jammy
What does murmured-mean?
Murmur is a soft, indistinct sound made by a person or group of people speaking quietly or at a distance.
Who plays the sound of the Angry Birds?
jesus the carpenter
What does the German umlaut do to a word's pronunciation?
The German umlaut changes the sound of the vowel it modifies. It makes the vowel sound higher and more fronted in the mouth. The umlaut is used in German to indicate a change in vowel sound or to distinguish between different words.
What does a sicilian accent sound like?
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How does the German language sound to people from foreign countries?
I always thought the German language sounded lyrical, but many people have referred to it to me as sounding like someone gargling a mouth full of marbles. Never got that. It can be guttural, much of the pronunciation is in the back of the throat and on the back of the tongue, but when a native speaker of German speaks, especially women, it is fluid and sounds almost like music to me.I believe the German language might sound a little heavy and thick to other foreign countries. The reason is because German-born people were known to be bigger and sound more tougher in a way. If you are not German and you ask a German person, "Wie geht's?", you will always sound much more slower than a native German who has lived there their whole life and knows the German language like you know the back of your hand.By the way, if you were to answer "Wie geht's?" then you would most likely say your name or"Ich heisse (insert your name)". To say, What day is today? in German "Welcher tag ist huete?" All "Js" in the German language will sound like "Ys" and all "Ws" will sound like "Vs". JUST A HINT.
