How to Pronounce "Umlaut"

Umlaut is pronounced. Click the audio button to hear it in American, British, and Australian English.

Umlaut is considered moderately difficult to pronounce in English.

How to Say "Umlaut"

🗣️ Step by Step

Say 'oom' like 'room' without the 'r'. Next, say 'lout' as in 'shout' without the 'sh'. Put them together to say 'oom-lout'.

⚠️ Common Mistake

Many people mistakenly pronounce it as 'u-m-lout', breaking it into separate syllables instead of blending them smoothly.

💬 Example

The German word 'umlaut' refers to the diacritical mark that alters a vowel sound.

Umlaut is pronounced. Click the audio button above to hear the correct pronunciation in American, British, and Australian English.

Umlaut is considered moderately difficult to pronounce.