how to pronounce element

/e.leˈmɛnt/

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element is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… das ist nur ein element er hat mehrfach …”

meanings of element

noun:

Force of nature; the elements.
A person, especially viewed as a member of a destructive or criminal group or movement.
Element.
Element; essential component.

element frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word element occurs in german on average 13.6 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.