How do you pronounce Aachen exactly?

Question

I just want to be positive, so could you please tell me how exactly you pronounce it?

Answer 1

Hi I am german and speak fluently- ahhh (like at the doctors) ch(not like CHarlie more of a rough sound if you know what I mean?!) and then 'en'.

jake

Answer 2

Just ask Wikipedia for a sound file. ;-)

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/co...

Answer 3

'Ah' -as at the doctor like said before -the 'ch' like in Scottish loch -en same as in English

Answer 4

Ah (as when the Dr asks you) ch (off the back of the throat) In

Ahh   chhh   in - very difficult fo explain in writing

Answer 5

AH-ken

The AH sound is similar to the  "a" sound in Park  or Car, but a bit more like opening your mouth to say AAAAAAhhhhh to the doctor.

LOL.