how to pronounce sprechgesang

/ˈʃpʁɛçɡəˌzaŋ/

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sprechgesang is pronounced in three syllables

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ʃpʁɛçɡəzaŋ

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meanings of sprechgesang

noun:

  1. Vocals in rap music, toasting.
  2. Sprechgesang, "spoken song" - a technique of vocal production halfway between singing and speaking.

sprechgesang frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word sprechgesang occurs in german on average 0.5 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.

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