how to pronounce auflaufen

/ˈaʊ̯fˌlaʊ̯fn̩/

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auflaufen is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… einen meter höher auflaufen als möglich …”

meanings of auflaufen

verb:

To run aground.
To collide with.

auflaufen frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word auflaufen occurs in german on average 1.7 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.