The Letter "X" in German In Standard German
"X" is the twenty-fourth letter of the German alphabet and represents a consonant sound. It is not very common in native German words and appears mostly in loanwords, proper names, and scientific vocabulary.
Uppercase Form | X |
|---|---|
Lowercase Form | x |
Name | iks |
Common Sounds | /ks/, /ɡz/ |
Pronouncing "X"
The letter "x" is usually pronounced as the consonant cluster /ks/. This means it represents two sounds combined into one letter. In some specific cases - mainly in words borrowed from French - it can also be silent (not pronounced).
"X" as /ks/
The most common pronunciation of "x" is /ks/, and this appears in most German words that contain the letter. It is stable and does not change based on position.
Text → /tɛkst/
text
Mix → /mɪks/
mix
"X" as silent
In some loanwords from French, "x" is silent, especially at the end of a word (in the final position).
Grand Prix → /ɡʁɑ̃ ˈpriː/
Grand Prix
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