how to pronounce verhältnis

/fɛɐ̯ˈhɛltnɪs/

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verhältnis is pronounced in three syllables

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

“… wirklich was meinte im verhältnis zu den …”

meanings of verhältnis

noun:

Affair (adulterous relationship).
Relationship.
Relation, ratio.

verhältnis frequency in german - B1 level of CEFR

the word verhältnis occurs in german on average 38.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.