how to pronounce zaum

/ˈtsaʊ̯m/

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zaum is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… noch schwieriger das virus im zaum zu …”

meanings of zaum

noun:

Bridle.

zaum frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word zaum 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.