distelfink

Questions

How do you pronounce distelfink?

The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪstəlfɪŋk/.

What does distelfink mean?

A stylized goldfinch in Pennsylvania Dutch folk art, representing happiness and good fortune.

Where does distelfink come from?

From Pennsylvania German distelfink, homologous to High German Distelfink (“thistle finch”), the European goldfinch.

How to pronounce distelfink

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “distelfink”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈdɪstəlfɪŋk/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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4. Repeat and practice — Say “distelfink” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.