how to pronounce platzen

/ˈplatsən/

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platzen is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… nur aus allen nähten platzen und uns …”

meanings of platzen

verb:

To make an emotional outburst, "to explode".
To burst.
To be suddenly or unexpectedly canceled.
To bounce.

platzen frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word platzen occurs in german on average 8.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.