Dehnungs-h Glossary of terms

The Dehnungs-h is a silent letter 'h' placed after a vowel to indicate its long pronunciation.

Detailed Explanation

The Dehnungs-h is used in German words to signal that the preceding vowel should be pronounced for a longer duration. This 'h' is not pronounced itself but acts as a visual marker. It appears mainly after the vowels 'a', 'e', 'o', and 'u', and before certain consonants like 'l', 'm', 'n', and 'r'.

Its use is important for the correct pronunciation and spelling of many German words.

Usage examples of "Dehnungs-h"