Sayword
How to pronounce Schmetterling in German
Schmetterling
/ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/
say it like SHMET-uh-ling
noun (der)
Meaning
butterfly
Tip
"Sch" is "sh". The middle "er" is a soft "uh". No hard g at the end.
Examples
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Ein Schmetterling fliegt durch den Garten.
A butterfly flies through the garden.