der Buchstabe
der Eingang
die Nummer
die Wohnung
der Stock
der Teil

The idea

A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.

A controlled speaking comparison

Keep a single focus for one attempt: Hausnummer / Buchstabe / getrenntes Stockwerk. Read a complete sentence, compare it with a dictionary or a suitable spoken model, and change one feature at a time. Device speech is synthetic and varies by browser. It may not produce the exact contrastive stress you intend; for such contrasts, speak the marked focus yourself or work with a listener.

Examples

  • Die Hausnummer lautet vierzehn b.The house number is fourteen b.Target in context: saying a house number with a letter. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.
  • Bitte ergänzen Sie nach der Vierzehn den Buchstaben B.Please add the letter B after fourteen.Target in context: saying a house number with a letter. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.
  • Der Eingang mit der Nummer vierzehn gehört zum Nachbarhaus.The entrance numbered fourteen belongs to the neighbouring building.Target in context: saying a house number with a letter. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.
  • Unsere Wohnung liegt im zweiten Stock von vierzehn b.Our flat is on the second floor of fourteen b.Target in context: saying a house number with a letter. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.
  • Der Buchstabe ist Teil der Adresse, nicht der Wohnungsnummer.The letter is part of the address, not the flat number.Target in context: saying a house number with a letter. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.
  • Ist die Adresse jetzt vollständig mit dem Zusatz eingetragen?Is the address now entered completely with the suffix?Target in context: saying a house number with a letter. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.

Read-aloud uses a synthetic German voice available on your device. Voice quality and availability vary; it does not assess your pronunciation.

Watch out

Do not merge a floor or flat number into the street number.

Try it yourself

  1. Markiere die Zielstelle in diesen Wörtern und lies anschließend den vollständigen Beispielsatz: Hausnummer / Buchstabe / getrenntes Stockwerk.

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    Zielwörter: Hausnummer / Buchstabe / getrenntes Stockwerk. Beachte dazu: Ein Buchstabenzusatz kann zwei Eingänge unterscheiden. Nenne Hausnummer und Buchstaben ausdrücklich und lasse beides bestätigen. Vierzehn b ist hier etwas anderes als vierzehn; eine Stockwerksangabe gehört nicht zur Hausnummer.

    The target set is Hausnummer / Buchstabe / getrenntes Stockwerk. A house-number suffix can distinguish two entrances. State the number and then the letter explicitly; confirm that both were recorded. In these examples, fourteen b is different from fourteen, and a floor number is separate from the address identifier.

  2. Erkläre die hier geübte Aussprache einem Lernpartner. Nenne ein Beispiel und eine Grenze der Regel.

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    Ein Buchstabenzusatz kann zwei Eingänge unterscheiden. Nenne Hausnummer und Buchstaben ausdrücklich und lasse beides bestätigen. Vierzehn b ist hier etwas anderes als vierzehn; eine Stockwerksangabe gehört nicht zur Hausnummer. Vermische Stockwerk oder Wohnungsnummer nicht mit der Hausnummer.

    Do not merge a floor or flat number into the street number. A useful explanation includes the selected pattern and its context rather than a rule about every German word.

  3. Sprich zwei eigene Sätze mit den Zielwörtern. Vergleiche zunächst langsam, danach in einem verständlichen normalen Tempo.

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    Mögliche Satzmuster: Die Hausnummer lautet vierzehn b. Bitte ergänzen Sie nach der Vierzehn den Buchstaben B. Achte auf Verständlichkeit und das konkrete Ziel, nicht auf möglichst hohes Tempo.

    Many original sentences are possible. The intended word and message should remain recognizable. Use a relevant spoken model and listener feedback; the page does not automatically assess the recording.

Use it today

Take “Die Hausnummer lautet vierzehn b.” and “Bitte ergänzen Sie nach der Vierzehn den Buchstaben B.” and change one detail in each while keeping the focus on Hausnummer / Buchstabe / getrenntes Stockwerk. Say each slowly and then at a comfortable conversational pace. Ask a listener what they understood. If you record yourself in your own recording app, compare a specific feature rather than judging your entire accent at once.