how to pronounce leider

/ˈlaɪ̯dɐ/

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leider is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… und die grafe dies leider auf den ersten …”

meanings of leider

adverb:

Unfortunately.

noun:

Sufferer.

leider frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word leider occurs in german on average 535.6 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.