How to Pronounce "fraulein"
word
ˈfraʊˌlaɪn
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ˈfrɔɪˌlaɪn
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Definition
An old German word for an unmarried young woman, similar to 'Miss'. It is no longer used in modern German.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈfraʊˌlaɪn
British English
ˈfrɔɪˌlaɪn
Simplified Pronunciation
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UK
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Listen in Context
The waiter called her Fraulein at the restaurant.
Fraulein means 'Miss' in old German.
In the past, teachers called girls Fraulein at school.
People rarely use Fraulein these days because it's considered old-fashioned.