how to pronounce gefäß

/ɡəˈfɛːs/

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gefäß is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… für gefäß und füllt sie wie und wo mein …”

meanings of gefäß

noun:

Container, jar, pot.
Vessel.

gefäß frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word gefäß occurs in german on average 2.5 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.