Why ‘ß’ Isn’t About Sound — And Why That Matters
Author’s Column | Tymur Levitin on Language, Meaning and Respect

Why ‘ß’ Isn’t About Sound — And Why That Matters

🔗 Choose your language You’ve probably heard the rule: “Use ß after a long vowel, and ss after a short one.” Sounds clear. Sounds logical.But here’s the real question:Can you actually hear the difference? In this article, we’ll break down what the rule says, how it works in theory, what happens in real speech, and […]

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12.01.2026 3 min read

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