how to pronounce sturm

/ʃtʊʁm/

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sturm is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… flecks das ist ein sturm der ist dreimal …”

meanings of sturm

noun:

Storm, tempest.
A strong, blustery wind; gust; gale; squall.
Storm, rush, attack.

adjective:

Befuddled, dazed, numb; dizzy, giddy; muddled.

sturm frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word sturm occurs in german on average 24.4 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.