how to pronounce blitzkrieg
/ˈblɪtˌskɹiːɡ/
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blitzkrieg is pronounced in two syllables
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An example use of blitzkrieg in a speech by a native speaker of american english:
“… called blitzkrieg or lightning war the …”
meanings of blitzkrieg
noun:
- A fast, sudden military offensive, usually combining ground forces with air support.
blitzkrieg frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR
the word blitzkrieg occurs in english on average 0.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C2+ level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.
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