IPA: [aɪ̯]

German ei

"ei" in German is always pronounced like English "eye" or "I". Never like "ee".

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English approximation

Always like "eye" — the letter name "I" in English

Pronunciation tips

1."ei" = [aɪ] — like English "I" or "eye"

2.Never confuse with "ie" which sounds like "ee"

3.Memory tip: E-I → sounds like the English letter "I"

4."eins" (one) sounds like "eyens"