How to pronounce "når" in English
nr
Hear native speakers say når in context across real video clips
Linguistic Pronunciation Masterclass: “når”
Phonetic mechanics, syllable architecture, and conversational cadence
Syllable Architecture & Stress Distribution
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Reduced vowel sound, relaxed jaw, and minimal vocal effort.
As a single-syllable word, "når" receives full primary stress when spoken in isolation, though it may take a reduced weak form in connected speech when acting as a function word.
Common Pronunciation Traps & Learner Mistakes
The Trap: Single-syllable words like "når" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech.
How Native Speakers Say It: Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "når" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.
Connected Speech & Natural Conversational Flow
When "når" is followed by a word starting with a vowel, glide the final consonant into the opening vowel (e.g. "når is" sounds like "når-iz").
In natural sentences, avoid over-stressing "når" unless it conveys the core contrast or focal point of your message.
Authentic Spoken Quotes from Native Video Context
“Når man overbeskytter seg selv, holder man folk på avstand.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“når fargetonen blir for tung.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
“Men når jeg oppdaget mer av min indre verden, ble det naturlig for meg å åpne opp.”— TEDx TalksWatch clip
Practice Speaking “når”
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Når man overbeskytter seg selv, holder man folk på avstand.
Hear it in context: “når”
176 clipsThe English word “når”. Phonologically, it consists of 1 syllable (nr), pronounced as a single stressed monosyllable. Grammatically, “når” functions as a adjective, noun, preposition. SayItVid indexes 176 authentic English video clips demonstrating how native speakers articulate “når” in natural connected speech across American (US: 3 sampled), British (UK), and Australian (AUS) accents, including verified broadcasts from TEDx Talks.
Spoken Video Transcripts & Contextual Quotes (3 Verified Clips)
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #1 · @8:20
“og mot å gi av seg selv til andre. Når man overbeskytter seg selv, holder man folk på avstand. Jeg gjorde det sakte, men sikkert.”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #2 · @4:41
“heter For Black Boys, for svarte gutter som vurderer selvmord når fargetonen blir for tung. Det setter søkelys på utfordringene og hindringene som gutter”
- 🇺🇸 USTEDx TalksClip #3 · @6:55
“Jeg bare anerkjenner det. Men når jeg oppdaget mer av min indre verden, ble det naturlig for meg å åpne opp. Være åpen om de gode, ble det naturlig for meg å åpne opp. Være åpen om de gode,”
Definition & Meaning: “når”
- Initialism of not rated.
- Initialism of national record.
- Abbreviation of near.
Example Sentences (3)
- “Bed + Cont Bkfst for Lesbians and Gay Men in a country village house 2 hrs fr Bos. Yr-round. Nr lakes, hikes, skiing.”
- “Når man overbeskytter seg selv, holder man folk på avstand.”
- “når fargetonen blir for tung.”
Pronounce: “når”
- Syllables:
- nr
- Hear it in context
- når
Words that Sound Identical (Homophones)
Unique Sound"når" has no true homophones in standard English — there are no other words with identical pronunciation. Unlike sound-alike pairs like there / their or peace / piece, "når" has a completely distinct phonetic identity.
Frequently asked questions about når
What does “når” mean?
Initialism of not rated.
How can I hear “når” used in real sentences?
This page has 176 real-world video examples of “når” with synchronized subtitles. Use Previous / Next (or ← / → keys) to hear each one at the exact moment it is spoken.
What is the most common pronunciation mistake when saying “når”?
Single-syllable words like "når" carry primary acoustic prominence in isolation, but can be swallowed in rapid connected speech. Sustain vowel clarity without rushing into the trailing consonant. Elevate pitch slightly when "når" carries the primary contrast or new information in a sentence.