4 syllables: Ja, ger, meis, ter. Stress on Ja.
YEG-ur-meye-stur
/ˈjɛɡɚˌmaɪstɚ/
Jagermeister is pronounced YEG-ur-meye-stur (/ˈjɛɡɚˌmaɪstɚ/). It has four syllables (Ja-ger-meis-ter), with the stress on "Ja". As a noun, a German liqueur brand name (Jägermeister) used as a noun to refer to the product or the brand. In English contexts it’s pronounced as a loanword with German roots, typically treated as a proper noun. The name combines a hunter-derived word with a masculine possessive suffix, reflecting its origin and branding rather than a generic descriptor.
nounA German liqueur brand name (Jägermeister) used as a noun to refer to the product or the brand. In English contexts it’s pronounced as a loanword with German roots, typically treated as a proper noun. The name combines a hunter-derived word with a masculine possessive suffix, reflecting its origin and branding rather than a generic descriptor.
How to Pronounce Jagermeister
"I ordered Jägermeister as a digestif after dinner."
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"She pronounced Jägermeister carefully to avoid mispronouncing the brand."
Standard English rendering stresses the first syllable and the compound: /ˈjɔɪɡərˌmaɪstər/ (US). The first syllable has a diphthong similar to 'boy,' followed by a hard 'g' and a secondary emphasis before ‘meister.’ For non-German speakers, approximate as 'YOY-ger-MY-stir,' keeping the second syllable light. Remember the final 'er' is a schwa-like or 'ər' depending on accent. If you lean toward German, approximate /ˈjɛːɡɐˌmaɪstɐ/.”,
Common errors: 1) Misplacing stress, e.g., stressing ‘meister’ instead of the first syllable. 2) Mispronouncing the ‘Jä’ as a hard English J; in English you should approach /ˈjɔɪ/ not /ˈdʒeɪ/. 3) Attaching a pure English 'er' at the end rather than a schwa; aim for /-ər/ or /-stə/ in some contexts. Corrections: keep the primary stress on the first syllable, render the first part as /ˈjɔɪ/, and compress the final /-stər/ toward /-stɚ/ in US speech or /-stə/ in UK/AU; ensure the 'g' is a hard /g/ rather than /dʒ/.
US: /ˈjɔɪɡərˌmaɪstər/ with rhotic /r/ and a stronger diphthong in /ɔɪ/. UK: /ˈjæɡəˌmaɪstə/ or /ˈjeɡərˌmaɪstə/ with non-rhotic /r/ and shorter vowels. AU: often /ˈjæɡəməɪstə/ with a flatter /æ/ and a more clipped /stə/. Key differences: rhoticity (US rhotic /r/, UK/AU generally non-rhotic), vowel quality in first syllable, and the final syllable rendering (US /-ər/, UK /-ə/ or /-stə/). IPA guidance helps learners keep the same consonants while adjusting vowel length and rhoticity.
Two main challenges: the German root ‘Jäger’ with the umlaut ä often realized as a fronted, rounded vowel; and the compound rhythm with a pronounced /ɡ/ before /ər/; learners often over-aspirate or misplace secondary stress. Also, the cluster /ɡər/ can blur into /ɡɚ/ for non-native speakers. To tackle: practice the /jɔɪ/ diphthong clearly, keep /ɡ/ hard and released, and ensure /-maɪstər/ carries the secondary stress without diluting the final /ər/.
Although many English speakers simplify it, the brand’s authentic German pronunciation features /ˈjɛːɡɐˌmaɪstɐ/ in Germany, with a longer first vowel and final syllable with a soft /ɐ/. In English contexts you’ll hear /ˈjɔɪɡərˌmaɪstər/. The unique nuance is the two-part structure: a hard initial /j/ glide into /ɔɪ/ or /æ/ depending on speaker, followed by the /ɡər/ cluster and the stress on the initial syllable.
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US: rhotic; ensure /ər/ final is pronounced with a rounded lips for /ər/; accentuate the JOY diphthong. UK: non-rhotic; reduce final /r/; keep /ˈjæɡə/ or /ˈjeɡə/ depending on speaker; maintain shorter vowel in first syllable. AU: more relaxed vowel quality; less rhotics, but still deliver /ə/ in final syllable; keep the /ɡ/ clear and the /maɪ/ as a crisp diphthong. IPA references: US /ˈjɔɪɡərˌmaɪstər/, UK /ˈjæɡəˌmaɪstə/, AU /ˈjæɡəməɪstə/.
Jägermeister originates from Germany. The word Jägermeister is a compound: Jäger means hunter in German, and Meister means master or expert. The brand, established in 1934 by Curt Mast, positioned itself as a liqueur crafted from 56 herbs, roots, and fruits. The name reflects a traditional hunter’s mastery, aligning with German cultural associations of precision and expertise. The term Jägermeister thus evolved from everyday German vocabulary to a brand label, retaining its diacritic in German (ä) and being widely adapted internationally. In English usage, the familiar pronunciation shifts to accommodate anglicized phonotactics, but the product’s German identity remains central in branding and marketing materials. First known uses in product labeling date to the mid-20th century, with global distribution expanding in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, reinforcing Jägermeister as a global liqueur brand rather than a general term.”,
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