* Historically:
* Emperor: "Kaiser" (pronounced "ky-zer") was used for the Holy Roman Emperor (until 1806) and the German Empire (1871-1918).
* King: "König" (pronounced "kuh-nig") was used for the kings of Prussia (1701-1918), and some other German kingdoms.
* Modern:
* Chancellor: "Bundeskanzler" (pronounced "boon-des-kan-tsler") is the title of the head of government of the Federal Republic of Germany (since 1949).
It's important to be specific when referring to the ruler of Germany, as the title and spelling vary depending on the historical period and context.