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Stage German (Template:Lang-de, pronounced [ˈbyːnənˌdɔʏ̯t͡ʃ] Audio file "De-Bühnendeutsch.ogg" not found or Error: {{Lang}}: text has italic markup (help) [ˈbyːnənˌʔaʊ̯sʃpʁaːxə] , Template:Lang-en) is a unified German set of pronunciation rules for the German literary language used in the theater of the German-speaking countries, which was established in the 19th century. Stage German is based on the phonetic values of the written language, and won a great reputation as a "pure High German" during that century. An example of this is the pronunciation of the suffix "-ig" pronounced like . Another element of Stage German is the "rolling R".

Characteristics

Pronunciation of /r/

Until 1957, only two pronunciations were allowed: an alveolar trill [r] and an alveolar tap [ɾ]. After 1957, a uvular trill [ʀ] was also allowed. A voiced uvular fricative, used extensively in contemporary Standard German, is not allowed.

Aspiration of /p, t, k/

The voiceless plosives /p, t, k/ are aspirated more strongly than in Standard German, though in exactly the same environments.

Complete voicing of lenis obstruents

The lenis obstruents /b, d, ɡ, v, (ð), z, ʒ, j, d͡ʒ/ are fully voiced after voiceless obstruents.

See also

• Standard German phonology

References

1. Mangold (2005), p. 62.
2. "Pronunciation: Part 2". Retrieved May 6, 2012.
3. Mangold (2005), pp. 53, 63.
4. ^ Mangold (2005), p. 63.

Bibliography

• Mangold, Max (2005), Das Aussprachewörterbuch (6th ed.), Duden, ISBN 978-3411040667

• German phonology