Six English words many German speakers worry about. And how to say them with more ease.

You’re in a client meeting.
You say a word.
You feel a tiny wobble inside.

Not because people don’t understand you.
But because you’re not sure about the pronunciation.

Here’s the calm truth first:
Your message matters far more than perfect sounds.

That said, there are a few words German speakers often feel unsure about.

If you want a small, optional polish, these are common ones.

• CLOTHES
  Say something like “klohz”.
  The TH disappears.
• COLLEAGUE
  Stress the end: “kuh-LEEG.”
• FEBRUARY
  The first R is very soft: “feb-yoo-air-ee.”
• WEDNESDAY
  The D is silent: “wenz-day.”
• WOMEN
  Short and quick: “wih-min.”
• THOROUGHLY
  Three beats help: “thur-uh-lee.”

Quick Win
Pick one word you use often.
Say it out loud a few times.
Then move on.

You don’t need to sound native.
You don’t need to fix everything.

Clear. Calm. Confident English comes first.
Pronunciation tweaks are just that. Tweaks.