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How to pronounce "verkniffene" in German

verkniffene is pronounced fɛɐ̯ˈknɪfn̩ in German, with primary stress on the “KNIF” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 2 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

fɛɐ̯ˈknɪfn̩

ver·KNIF·fe·ne

Primary stress: knif

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das 500-jährige Gedenken der Reformation wirklich feiern können dass das nicht so eine verdruckst oder verkniffene

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The German word “verkniffene” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as fɛɐ̯ˈknɪfn̩. Phonologically, it consists of 4 syllables (ver · knif · fe · ne), with primary lexical stress placed on the 2nd syllable (knif). Grammatically, “verkniffene” functions as a adj. SayItVid indexes 2 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “verkniffene” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (1 Verified Clips)

  • 🇩🇪 DEDW Deutsch
    Clip #1 · @2:49
    “Geschichte schauen können damit wir 2017 das 500-jährige Gedenken der Reformation wirklich feiern können dass das nicht so eine verdruckst oder verkniffene wirklich feiern können dass das nicht so”

Definition & Meaning: “verkniffene”

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ADJ
  • inflection of verkniffen:
  • strong/mixed nominative/accusative feminine singular
  • strong nominative/accusative plural

Example Sentences (1)

  • “das 500-jährige Gedenken der Reformation wirklich feiern können dass das nicht so eine verdruckst oder verkniffene”

Pronounce: “verkniffene”

Syllables:
ver · knif · fe · ne
Primary stress:
knif
IPA:
fɛɐ̯ˈknɪfn̩
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Frequently asked questions about verkniffene

How do you pronounce “verkniffene” in German?

“verkniffene” is pronounced ⁄fɛɐ̯ˈknɪfn̩⁄ in German. Listen to authentic native speakers using it in the video clips above.

What does “verkniffene” mean?

“verkniffene” means: past participle of verkneifen