Sayword
How to pronounce Eichhörnchen in German
Eichhörnchen
/ˈaɪ̯çˌhœʁnçən/
say it like EYE-H-hurn-hyen
noun (das)
Meaning
squirrel
Tip
The "ch" is soft twice: like the h in "huge", pushed a bit harder. The ö is "e" said with rounded lips.
Examples
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Das Eichhörnchen sitzt auf dem Baum.
The squirrel is sitting in the tree.