How to Talk with a German Accent

Posted by Anonymous , 9/4/2007 Tags:TalkwithGermanAccent
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How to Talk with a German Accent

Introduction

Germans are known for their precise nature, clipped speech patterns and a distinctive approach to consonants when speaking English. Here are the basics for speaking with a German accent.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Steps

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Step One

Forget that the letter W exists. Though it appears quite frequently in German, native German speakers do not use the W sound familiar to Americans. Use the V sound in place of W.
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Step Two

Pronounce the letter V as an F. Just because V's pronunciation has been claimed by W doesn't mean that it disappears from the alphabet. When speaking with a German accent, things become "fery good" instead of "very good."
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Step Three

Stop pronouncing Th as it should be in English. Native Germans have difficulty pronouncing the sound and replace it with D.
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Step Four

Replace all of your Ds with the T sound.
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Step Five

Speak from the back of your throat, using the "ich" and "ach" sound regularly. It may help to practice when you have a cold because it is similar to clearing your throat.
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Step Six

Put all of the consonant sounds together and begin speaking in complete sentences with your new accent. Be concise, limiting yourself to just a few words at a time. Speak properly and seriously without being unpleasant.
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