how to pronounce gremlin

/ˈɡɹɛm.lɪn/

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gremlin is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of gremlin in a speech by a native speaker of british english:

“… so he does this gremlin run did they …”

meanings of gremlin

noun:

A mythical creature reputed to be mischievously inclined to damage or dismantle machinery.
Any mysterious, unknown source of trouble or mischief.
A young inexperienced surfer.

gremlin frequency in english - C2+ level of CEFR

the word gremlin occurs in english on average 0.2 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.