Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

untermensch

/ˈʊn.təɹˌmɛnʃ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.24 in modern English

Syllables: un-ter-mensch
IPA: /ˈʊn.təɹˌmɛnʃ/

18

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

3

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A subhuman, especially in Nazi racial hierarchy.

Derogatory; Offensive

noun

Alternative letter-case form of Untermensch.

Example Sentences

"His orders are clear and concise – the Scots are viewed as untermenschen and are to be treated accordingly."

Etymology

Unadapted borrowing from German Untermensch.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈʊn.təɹˌmɛnʃ/
British English: /ˈʊn.təˌmɛnʃ/

Usage

Inflected Forms

Untermenschen (plural)

Antonyms

Übermensch

Questions

How do you pronounce untermensch?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈʊn.təɹˌmɛnʃ/.
What does untermensch mean?: A subhuman, especially in Nazi racial hierarchy.
Where does untermensch come from?: Unadapted borrowing from German Untermensch.

How to pronounce untermensch

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