A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Brandenburg Gate
How to pronounce Brandenburg Gate, the iconic Berlin landmark, for English speakers.
brandenburg gate
BRAN-den-burg GATE
/ˈbrændənˌbɜrɡ ˈɡeɪt/ · BRAN · den · burg · GATE
Native US English · Kokoro neural TTS · 0:01
It's often mentioned in news reports about Germany or historical events.
Where the word comes from
The name comes from Brandenburg, a German state, and gate, meaning a passage or entrance.
Common ways people get it wrong
- bran-DEN-burg The stress is on the first syllable of 'Brandenburg' and the first syllable of 'Gate'. Don't put the main stress on the second syllable of 'Brandenburg'.
- bran-den-BURG The 'burg' sound is more like 'burg' in 'burglar' than 'berg' in 'bergamot'. Keep the vowel short.
Frequently asked
Is it pronounced like 'brand-en-burg'?
Yes, the first part is pronounced 'BRAN-den-burg'. The stress falls on the first syllable of 'Brandenburg' and the first syllable of 'Gate'.
How do you say 'gate' in Brandenburg Gate?
It's pronounced just like the English word 'gate', with a long 'a' sound. The full pronunciation is BRAN-den-burg GATE.
What does Brandenburg Gate mean?
It's named after the German state of Brandenburg. 'Gate' refers to its original function as a city gate.
