how to pronounce embargo

/ɛmˈbaʁɡo/

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embargo is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… der westen hatte ein embargo verhängt …”

meanings of embargo

noun:

Embargo.

embargo frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word embargo 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.