How to Pronounce "Neanderthal"
Medium🌐 German word
IPA
niˈændərˌtɑːl
Syllables:
ne·an·der·thal
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What does "Neanderthal" mean?
nounAn extinct species of human native to Europe and Asia; informally used to mean a primitive or old-fashioned person.
Example:
"The Neanderthal is often considered a close relative of modern humans, having lived thousands of years ago."
Origin of "Neanderthal"
Named after the Neandertal valley in Germany where remains were first discovered in 1856.
How to Say "Neanderthal"
🗣️ Step by Step
Break it down as: knee-AND-er-TAHL. Stress the second syllable, 'AND', which sounds like the word 'and'. The first syllable is pronounced like 'knee', the third syllable like 'er', and the last syllable like 'TAHL'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
A common mistake is pronouncing it as 'nee-AN-der-thal', adding an extra 'th' sound at the end, which is incorrect.
💬 Example
The Neanderthal is often considered a close relative of modern humans, having lived thousands of years ago.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Neanderthal?
Neanderthal is pronounced niˈændərˌtɑːl. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Neanderthal hard to pronounce?
Neanderthal is considered medium to pronounce. The IPA phonetic transcription is niˈændərˌtɑːl.
What language is Neanderthal from?
Neanderthal originates from German. Named after the Neandertal valley in Germany where remains were first discovered in 1856.