how to pronounce schiffer

/ˈʃɪfɐ/

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schiffer is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… jahren ziert die schiffer über 500 …”

meanings of schiffer

noun:

Sailor; skipper (one who navigates a ship or boat, or works on it, especially in inland navigation).

schiffer frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word schiffer occurs in german on average 0.9 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.