how to pronounce skorpion

/skɔʁˈpi̯oːn/

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skorpion is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… lässt und so der bücher skorpion eine …”

meanings of skorpion

name:

Scorpio, a constellation.
Scorpio, a Zodiac sign used in astrology.

noun:

Scorpion (arachnid of order Scorpiones).

skorpion frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word skorpion occurs in german on average 2 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.