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How to Say "Schadenfreude"
🗣️ Step by Step
SHAH-den-froy-duh. Break it down into three parts: 'SHAH' as in 'shah', 'den' sounds like 'den' in 'den of lions', and 'froy' rhymes with 'boy'. Finally, say 'duh' like the word 'duh'.
⚠️ Common Mistake
Many people mispronounce it as 'shah-den-frood' or 'sha-den-froyed', missing the correct emphasis and vowel sounds.
💬 Example
She felt a surprising sense of schadenfreude when her rival stumbled during the presentation.
Frequently asked questions
How do you pronounce Schadenfreude?
Schadenfreude is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.
Is Schadenfreude hard to pronounce?
Schadenfreude is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.