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How to pronounce bayerische motoren werke

bayerische motoren werke
/beɪərˈiːʃ ˈməʊtərən wɜːk/

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Bayerische motoren werke, sound by sound

/b/as in bedA voiced “b”. Do not turn it into “p” at the end of a word.
/eɪ/as in dayGlide from “e” to a short “i”. One syllable.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/iː/as in sheepA long, tense “ee”; lips spread as in a smile.
/ʃ/as in sheLips slightly rounded, tongue a little further back than for “s”.
/m/as in manLips closed, air through the nose.
/əʊ/as in goGlide from “o” to “oo”. Not a single flat “o”.
/t/as in tenTongue tip on the ridge behind the upper teeth, not on the teeth. With a light puff of air.
/ər/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/ə/as in cupA short, relaxed “uh”; the mouth is barely open.
/n/as in noTongue tip on the ridge behind the teeth, air through the nose.
/w/as in waterRound the lips as for “oo”, then open them at once. The teeth do not touch the lips.
/ɜː/as in birdLips relaxed, tongue in the middle of the mouth. Keep one steady sound.
/k/as in catWith a light puff of air at the start of a word.

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How do you pronounce bayerische motoren werke?

Bayerische motoren werke is pronounced /beɪərˈiːʃ ˈməʊtərən wɜːk/ in American English.

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