how to pronounce kontrapunkt

/ˈkɔntʁaˌpʊŋkt/

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kontrapunkt is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… deutlichen kontrapunkt jetzt als gott …”

meanings of kontrapunkt

noun:

Counterpoint (melody added to an existing one).

kontrapunkt frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word kontrapunkt 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.