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
In the usual German standard pronunciation taught here, final b, d and g are pronounced like [p], [t] and [k]. Compare a related form before a vowel to understand the unchanged spelling; regional realizations vary. This pattern fits the illustrated words, but the ending -ig is a separate case: König commonly ends in [ç] in this standard variety.
| Wort / Ausdruck | Aussprachehinweis |
|---|---|
| Rad – Räder | Am Wortende [t], vor dem Vokal in Räder [d]. |
| Hund – Hunde | Am Wortende [t], in Hunde [d]. |
| Tag – Tage | Am Wortende [k], in Tage [ɡ]. |
| lieb – liebe | Am Wortende [p], in liebe [b]. |
Examples
- Das Rad steht vor dem Haus.
- Zwei Räder stehen im Hof.
- Ein Hund läuft durch den Park.
- Die Hunde schlafen.
- Der Tag ist lang.
- Die Tage werden kürzer.
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Try it yourself
Welchen Endlaut hörst du bei „Rad“ in der üblichen bundesdeutschen Standardaussprache?
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[t]
Final d in Rad is pronounced [t] in the stated target variety.
Welche Form hilft dir, das d in „Hund“ zu erklären?
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Hunde.
In Hunde, d comes before a vowel and supports the spelling Hund.
Wird „Tag“ wegen des gesprochenen Endlauts mit k geschrieben?
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Nein, die Schreibung bleibt Tag; die Form Tage zeigt das g.
Pronunciation does not replace the written g; Tage reveals the related consonant.
Practice round
Answer three questions, then rebuild three German sentences. We keep your score.
Welchen Endlaut hörst du bei „Rad“ in der üblichen bundesdeutschen Standardaussprache?
Welche Form hilft dir, das d in „Hund“ zu erklären?
Wird „Tag“ wegen des gesprochenen Endlauts mit k geschrieben?
Nein, die Schreibung bleibt Tag; die Form Tage zeigt das g.
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