In German
H
Meaning: the letter H, pronounced "hah"
Example sentences
HwieHaus.
H as in Haus (house).
DasHausistalt.
The house is old.
Grammar note
German “H” is pronounced at the start of a word, same as English. But after a vowel (as in “sehen”, to see, or “Ruhe”, quiet) it's silent and just lengthens the vowel before it.
Common mistake
Don't pronounce every “H” — after a vowel it's usually silent, just a signal that the vowel is long, not a sound of its own.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is German “H” always pronounced?
Only at the start of a word or syllable — after a vowel it's usually silent.
What word is used to demonstrate “H”?
“Haus” (house).