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How to pronounce "softly" in German

softly is pronounced with standard German phonetics in German. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

soft·ly

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Syllablessoft · ly
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30:35
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softly but carry a big stick.

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The German word “softly”. Phonologically, it consists of 2 syllables (soft · ly). SayItVid indexes 2 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “softly” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.

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  • 🇩🇪 DEDW Deutsch
    Clip #1 · @30:35
    “gesagt äh als Maßgabe für amerikanische Außenpolitik und Diplomatie ähm speak softly but carry a big stick. Äh, also mit Worten und sprich leise und äh ruhig, aber habe einen dicken Knüppel dabei. Äh, den Knüppel hat Europa nicht,”

Pronounce: “softly”

Syllables:
soft · ly
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