how to pronounce problem

/pʁoˈbleːm/

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problem is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… aber ja und dieses problem sagt bei uns …”

meanings of problem

noun:

Problem.

problem frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word problem occurs in german on average 248.7 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.