The Letter "K" in German In Standard German
"K" is the eleventh letter of the German alphabet and represents a consonant sound. It is a core native letter in German and is very frequent in everyday vocabulary.
Uppercase Form | K |
|---|---|
Lowercase Form | k |
Name | ka |
Common Sounds | /k/ |
Pronouncing "K"
"k" is always pronounced as /k/, similar to the English sound in words like "kite" or "key". Unlike letters such as "b", "d", or "g", the letter "k" does not change its pronunciation at the end of words because it is already voiceless.
The sound remains stable in all positions: at the beginning, middle, and end of words.
Katze → /ˈkatsə/
cat
dunkel → /ˈdʊŋkəl/
dark
stark → /ʃtaʁk/
strong
"G" and "K": Key Differences
Because of final devoicing, "g" can sound like /k/ at the end of words, but spelling and meaning remain different.
Tag → /taːk/
day
Takt → /takt/
beat / rhythm
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