How to Pronounce "gesundheit"
word
/ɡəˈzʊndhaɪt/
guh-ZOOND-hite
/dʒˈɛsəndhˌaɪt/
jess-UND-hite
Definition
'Gesundheit' is a German word often used in English to wish someone good health after they sneeze, similar to saying 'bless you.'
IPA Transcription
American English
/ɡəˈzʊndhaɪt/
British English
/dʒˈɛsəndhˌaɪt/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
guh-ZOOND-hite
UK
jess-UND-hite
Listen in Context
Whenever someone sneezes, I say 'gesundheit'.
He smiled and said 'gesundheit' after I sneezed.
You should say 'gesundheit' when someone sneezes.
Some people say 'gesundheit' instead of 'bless you' after a sneeze.