how to pronounce zuschlag

/ˈt͡suːˌʃlaːk/

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zuschlag is pronounced in two syllables

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1.

t͡s

uː

2.

aː

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

“… dreifache der zuschlag bei biofleisch …”

meanings of zuschlag

noun:

Surcharge, additional charge, extra fee.
Extra pay, bonus, premium, compensation, supplement (for example for weekend or holiday work).
To be awarded the contract (in contract bidding, tendering).
To be knocked down, to go to someone, to declare (something) sold with a blow from the gavel (at an auction).

zuschlag frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word zuschlag occurs in german on average 1.4 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.