how to pronounce opprobrium

/əpˈɹoʊbɹiːəm/

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opprobrium is pronounced in four syllables

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meanings of opprobrium

noun:

Scornful reproach or contempt.
A cause of shame or disgrace.
Disgrace arising from exceedingly shameful conduct; ignominy.

opprobrium frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word opprobrium occurs in english on average 0.3 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.

topics opprobrium can be related to

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1) communication, information, and media;

2) people, society, and culture;

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