Use the contrasts below to connect spelling, mouth movement and meaning. Start slowly, compare complete words and then use the target sound in a short sentence.
The idea
Distinguish a letter's name from its sound inside a word. Spell in short groups, then ask the listener to repeat the complete name; B and P need especially careful confirmation.
| Wort / Ausdruck | Aussprachehinweis |
|---|---|
| B | Buchstabenname: [beː] |
| P | Buchstabenname: [peː] |
| J | Buchstabenname: [jɔt] |
| W | Buchstabenname: [veː] |
| Z | Buchstabenname: [tsɛt] |
| ß | Eszett oder scharfes S |
Read the text
A: Wie heißen Sie? B: Lenz. Ich buchstabiere: L, E, N, Z. A: Danke. Und der Vorname? B: Mira: M, I, R, A. A: Ich wiederhole: Mira Lenz. B: Ja, genau.
Examples
- Mein Name ist Mira.
- Ich buchstabiere: M, I, R, A.
- Meinen Sie B oder P?
- Bitte wiederholen Sie den letzten Buchstaben.
- Müller schreibt man mit ü.
- Weiß schreibt man mit ß.
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Try it yourself
Buchstabiere den Namen Lenz in seiner richtigen Reihenfolge.
Show answer or example answer
L, E, N, Z.
The order follows the written name exactly: L, E, N, Z.
Welche Zusatzinformation unterscheidet Müller von Muller?
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Müller wird mit ü geschrieben.
The two dots change u to ü; omitting them changes the name's spelling.
Wie fragst du nach, wenn B und P unklar sind?
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Meinen Sie B oder P?
The question explicitly presents the two easily confused letter names.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Buchstabiere den Namen Lenz in seiner richtigen Reihenfolge.
L, E, N, Z.
Welche Zusatzinformation unterscheidet Müller von Muller?
Müller wird mit ü geschrieben.
Wie fragst du nach, wenn B und P unklar sind?
Meinen Sie B oder P?
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Choose two contrasting examples, record yourself saying each slowly and in a sentence, then compare the relevant feature. Repeat once with a new sentence; aim for intelligibility rather than speed.