A guide to saying it correctly
How to Pronounce Guggenheim
Master the pronunciation of the famous museum name, a German surname.
guggenheim
GUHG-uhn-hyme
/ˈɡʊɡənˌhaɪm/ · gug · en · hyme
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It's also the name of prominent families in business and philanthropy.
Where the word comes from
The name comes from the German surname Guggenheim, which is believed to be a patronymic derived from the given name Guggenheimer.
Common ways people get it wrong
- GOO-guhn-hime The first syllable is a hard 'g' sound, like in 'good', not a 'goo' sound.
- GUHG-en-hime The second syllable has a schwa sound, like the 'uh' in 'about', not a distinct 'en'.
Frequently asked
How do you say Guggenheim?
It's pronounced GUHG-uhn-hyme. The stress is on the first syllable, and the 'g' is hard.
Is it Guggenheim or Guggen-heim?
The word is typically pronounced with three syllables: gug-en-hyme. The stress falls on the first syllable.
What does Guggenheim mean?
Guggenheim is a surname of German origin. It's believed to be a patronymic, meaning it's derived from a father's given name.
