how to pronounce plötzlich

/ˈplœt͡slɪç/

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plötzlich is pronounced in two syllables

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plœt͡slɪç

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

“… oder redakteur plötzlich um autogramme …”

meanings of plötzlich

adjective:

  1. Brusque.
  2. Abrupt.
  3. Sudden.

adverb:

  1. Suddenly.

plötzlich frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word plötzlich occurs in german on average 178.5 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.

words with pronunciation similar to plötzlich

schließlichvöllig

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