how to pronounce anlauf

/ˈanlaʊ̯f/

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anlauf is pronounced in two syllables

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An example use of anlauf in a speech by a native speaker of standard german:

“… meinen anlauf gemacht oder das gesehen …”

meanings of anlauf

noun:

Run-up (used with nehmen).
Tarnish.
Attempt, try.

anlauf frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word anlauf occurs in german on average 6.2 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.