Language
German
Unit
Vokale
IPA
/aɪ̯/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for diphthonge - /aɪ̯/.

Quick tip

Diphthongs glide smoothly from one vowel sound to another within the same syllable.

Letters and IPA

Letters

ei, ai

/aɪ̯/

Practice words

  • mein

  • klein

  • eins

  • Leiter

  • Mai

Minimal pairs

  • mein / Mann
  • Leiter / Leder
  • eins / einsam
  • Mai / Mau
  • klein / Klan

How to produce this sound

Start with an open 'a' sound as in 'car', then quickly glide to a short 'i' as in 'sit'. The tongue moves from low to high, and the lips stay relaxed.

Common mix-ups

  • mein / Mann
  • Leiter / Leder
  • eins / einsam
  • Mai / Mau
  • klein / Klan

Closest comparison

my, like, find, time, ride

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