How can I practice German pronunciation online?

Listen to a native German phrase, copy it out loud, record yourself, and use the score and word-level feedback to guide another take.

Which German accent does this tool use?

The examples use standard German from Germany, a broadly understood reference variety for learners.

What makes German pronunciation difficult?

Learners often need practice with dense consonant clusters, the two ch sounds, vowel length, and stress. Short spoken repetitions help turn those patterns into muscle memory.

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Listen to a useful German phrase, record yourself, and get a friendly 0–100 pronunciation score with focused feedback. You get 3 free checks here; the 7-day trial gives you full Watch → Copy → Chat lessons.

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Accent: Standard German from Germany — a broadly understood reference for learners.
Method: Listen. Copy. Get a score.
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Listen, then copy one useful phrase

Choose a line, hear it first, record yourself, and see whether your mouth got close.

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Entschuldigung, wo ist die Bäckerei?

Excuse me, where is the bakery?

Keep the consonants in Entschuldigung clear without slowing the whole phrase.

Need to shout to be heard? Check your microphone first.

Your mouth needs safe reps, not another rule

You can know how a sound should work and still freeze when it is your turn to say it. This practice tool gives you a small, low-pressure rep before you try a full lesson.

Hear the line first

Use the stored lesson audio so your ears have a target before your mouth tries to copy it.

Say it out loud

Pronunciation changes when you actually move your lips, not when you silently read tips.

Use the signal

The 0–100 pronunciation score is for this recording, not a pass mark. Use the specific feedback, then move on or try another take.

Then copy the full lesson

Inside the trial, you Watch the full conversation, Copy each line with feedback, and use it in Chat.

German sounds worth listening for

You do not need to perfect every sound at once. Pick one feature, listen for it in the stored example, and copy the whole phrase without losing its rhythm.

ich and ach sounds
consonant clusters
long vs. short vowels
word stress

Questions about German pronunciation practice

How can I practice German pronunciation online?: Listen to a native German phrase, copy it out loud, record yourself, and use the score and word-level feedback to guide another take.
Which German accent does this tool use?: The examples use standard German from Germany, a broadly understood reference variety for learners.
What makes German pronunciation difficult?: Learners often need practice with dense consonant clusters, the two ch sounds, vowel length, and stress. Short spoken repetitions help turn those patterns into muscle memory.

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