Anlaut

derNoun

initial sound (linguistics)

English translations

  1. 01

    onset

  2. 02

    onset

Word details

German meaning
Der Anlaut ist der erste Laut eines Wortes oder einer Silbe.
English meaning
The initial sound is the first sound of a word or syllable.
Synonym
initialer Laut
German example
Der Anlaut des Wortes 'Apfel' ist ein Vokal.
English example
The initial sound of the word 'Apple' is a vowel.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Anlaut
Plural Form
die Anlaute

Example sentences with “Anlaut”

  1. Das Wort 'Apfel' beginnt mit dem Anlaut 'A'. (The word 'Apfel' begins with the initial sound 'A'.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the opposite of Anlaut?

The opposite is 'Auslaut' (final sound). Both are masculine (der).