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Umlaut
German → American English
American English
umlaut
Das Zeichen oder der lautliche Wandel bei den Vokalen ä, ö und ü.
In German, the word 'Mutter' becomes 'Mütter' with an Umlaut.Use Umlaut for the German vowel marks ä, ö, and ü, or for the linguistic sound change. In English-language contexts, the plural is usually 'umlauts' when talking about the marks.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'Umlaut' mean in English?
'Umlaut' means the two dots over a vowel in German, such as ä, ö, and ü, or the sound change in linguistics.
Is 'Umlaut' the same as an accent?
Not exactly. An umlaut is a specific type of diacritic, but in German it marks a changed vowel sound.
How do you pronounce 'Umlaut' in German?
It is pronounced roughly like 'OOM-lout' in German.
What are the German umlauts?
The German umlauts are Ä, Ö, and Ü. Their lowercase forms are ä, ö, and ü.