In German
P
Meaning: the letter P, pronounced "pay"
Example sentences
PwiePark.
P as in Park (park).
DerParkistgroß.
The park is big.
Grammar note
German “P” is named “pay” and sounds like English “P”, but with a slightly stronger puff of air at the start of a word (aspiration) than English speakers expect.
Common mistake
Don't underpronounce initial “P” — German “P” at the start of a word gets a clear puff of breath, more like a strongly-aspirated English “P”.
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Practise it in a lesson →Frequently asked questions
Is German “P” pronounced differently from English?
It's similar, but with a stronger puff of air at the start of a word.
What word is used to demonstrate “P”?
“Park” (park).