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IPA: [y]
German ü (Umlaut)
The ü is similar to French "u" — say "ee" while rounding your lips into a tight "oo" shape.
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English approximation
Say "ee" but tightly round your lips
Pronunciation tips
1.
Position your tongue as for "ee"
2.
Round your lips tightly as if saying "oo"
3.
The combination creates a new sound: [y]
4.
Similar to French "tu" or "du"
Example words — click to hear
über
▶
/ˈyːbɐ/
over / about
Brücke
▶
/ˈbrʏkə/
bridge
fünf
▶
/fʏnf/
five
Tür
▶
/tyːɐ̯/
door
Other German sounds
ä
ö
ch
sch
ei
ie
st / sp
w
r
z
eu / au