A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Porsche
The German sports car brand is pronounced POR-shuh, with the stress on the first syllable.
porsche
POR-shuh
/ˈpɔrʃə/ · POR · shuh
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's often mentioned in news related to the automotive industry or high-end consumer goods.
Where the word comes from
The car brand is named after its founder, Ferdinand Porsche, an Austrian automotive engineer.
Common ways people get it wrong
- POR-she The final syllable is a schwa sound, like the 'a' in 'sofa', not a distinct 'ee' sound.
- POR-sh The word has two syllables. The second syllable is a short 'uh' sound.
Frequently asked
How do you pronounce Porsche in German?
In German, it's pronounced very similarly to the English version, with the stress on the first syllable: 'POR-shuh'. The 'e' at the end is a soft 'uh' sound.
Is it Por-shay or Por-shuh?
It's pronounced POR-shuh. The common mispronunciation 'Por-shay' is incorrect for both the German and the standard English pronunciation.
What does Porsche mean?
The brand name 'Porsche' doesn't have a direct meaning in German; it's the surname of the company's founder, Ferdinand Porsche.
Is it pronounced porsha or Porsche?
The most common pronunciation in English is "POR-shuh," with the stress on the first syllable and a soft "sh" sound at the end.
How do German people say Porsche?
In German, Porsche is pronounced closer to "POR-shuh," but with a slightly harder "sh" sound and a more distinct "uh" at the end.
What is the real pronunciation of Porsche?
The original German pronunciation is roughly "POR-shuh," but English speakers commonly adapt it to "POR-shuh."
Is it porch or porcha?
It is not pronounced like "porch." The correct pronunciation ends with a "shuh" sound, not a "ch" sound.
