how to pronounce eigenheit

/ˈaɪ̯ɡənhaɪ̯t/

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eigenheit is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… ikonisch und die eigenheit okay die …”

meanings of eigenheit

noun:

Behavior, mannerism (a distinctive behavioral trait).
Singularity (the state of being singular, distinct, peculiar, uncommon or unusual).

eigenheit frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word eigenheit occurs in german on average 0.6 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.