how to pronounce leichtathletik

/ˈlaɪ̯çtʔatˌleːtɪk/

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leichtathletik is pronounced in four syllables

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

“… der leichtathletik halle 3 disziplin …”

meanings of leichtathletik

noun:

Track and field (group of athletic sports).

leichtathletik frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word leichtathletik 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.