how to pronounce ansatz

/ˈanzats/

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ansatz is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… einen anderen Zugang und einen anderen Ansatz und sehen Sie, ob dies gelingt …”

meanings of ansatz

noun:

Starting point.
Attempt.
Ansatz.
Approach.

ansatz frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word ansatz occurs in german on average 22.8 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.