how to pronounce horizon

/ɔ.ʁi.zɔ̃/

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horizon is pronounced in three syllables

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An example use of horizon in a speech by a native speaker of standard french:

“… défendons de 30% à horizon 2030 cet …”

meanings of horizon

noun:

Horizon.

horizon frequency in french - B2 level of CEFR

the word horizon occurs in french on average 30.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.