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How to pronounce "wimmelte" in German

wimmelte is pronounced ˈvɪməln in German, with primary stress on the “WIM” syllable. Hear authentic native speakers pronounce it in 4 clips with synchronized subtitles and timestamps below.

ˈvɪməln

WIM·mel·te

Primary stress: wim

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IPAˈvɪməln
Syllableswim · mel · te
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Im südfranzösischen Kann wimmelte es auf und am Rande des roten Teppichs nur so

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The German word “wimmelte” is transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) as ˈvɪməln. Phonologically, it consists of 3 syllables (wim · mel · te), with primary lexical stress placed on the 1st (initial) syllable (wim). Grammatically, “wimmelte” functions as a verb. SayItVid indexes 4 authentic German video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “wimmelte” in natural connected speech, including verified broadcasts from DW Deutsch.

Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (2 Verified Clips)

  • 🇩🇪 DEDW Deutsch
    Clip #1 · @5:25
    “Stars. Fotografen einmal selbst im Blitzlichtgewitter. Im südfranzösischen Kann wimmelte es auf und am Rande des roten Teppichs nur so von Fotografen. Der Grund: Die World Photography Awards, eine Preisverleihung”
  • 🇩🇪 DEDW Deutsch
    Clip #2 · @1:07
    “venedig und das aussterben der venezianer das große team vor 20 jahren wimmelte es hier noch von handwerkern da wurde noch produziert für die bevölkerung polsterer schreiner schlosser”

Definition & Meaning: “wimmelte”

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VERB
  • to move about in a confused manner and in large numbers
  • inflection of wimmeln:
  • first/third-person singular preterite

Example Sentences (3)

  • “Die Fische wimmeln im Netz herum.”
  • “Im südfranzösischen Kann wimmelte es auf und am Rande des roten Teppichs nur so”
  • “wimmelte es hier noch von handwerkern da wurde noch produziert für die”

Pronounce: “wimmelte”

Syllables:
wim · mel · te
Primary stress:
wim
IPA:
ˈvɪməln
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Frequently asked questions about wimmelte

How do you pronounce “wimmelte” in German?

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

What does “wimmelte” mean?

“wimmelte” means: to move about in a confused manner and in large numbers