English pronunciation · Words Starting with F
Franz Pronunciation
Franz is pronounced FRANZ, IPA /ˈfrænz/.
FRANZ
US /ˈfrænz/
Syllables: FRANZ (1 syllable)
noun (given name): A German man's given name, the German form of Francis.
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Franz in a Sentence
- Franz Schubert wrote more than six hundred songs.
- Franz took the early train to Vienna.
- We were introduced to a Franz from Hamburg.
Common Mispronunciations of Franz
Not FRANS
The z buzzes at the close, which is what separates the name from France.
Not FRAHNZ
English gives the vowel the flat a of cat, though German opens it a little wider.
Tip: Franz, Francis and Francesco are one name in three languages.
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