walpurgisnacht

Questions

How do you pronounce walpurgisnacht?

The recorded pronunciation is /vɑːlˈpɜːɡɪsnɑːxt/.

What does walpurgisnacht mean?

Walpurgis night, a feast of witchcraft in German folklore; any orgiastic or bacchanalian party.

Where does walpurgisnacht come from?

Unadapted borrowing from German Walpurgisnacht.

How to pronounce walpurgisnacht

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