In German, the letter y is not like the English "y" in "yes". It sounds like "ü" — a rounded "ee" sound, like saying "ee" with your lips pushed forward into a small circle.
How to make this sound
Try this: say "ee" (like in "see"), but while holding the sound, round your lips like you're about to whistle. That's the German "y" / "ü" sound — "eww". It doesn't exist in English or Hindi, so you need to train your mouth to make it!
Hear the "eww" sound in these words
French
menu
the French "u" = same sound
How to
say "ee" + round lips
= the "eww" / "ü" sound
German
über
"y" and "ü" = same sound
Practice with German words
Every "y" below sounds like "eww" / "ü". Tap to reveal, press the speaker to hear it!
