how to pronounce анафема

/ɐˈnafʲɪmə/

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анафема is pronounced in four syllables

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An example use of анафема in a speech by a native speaker of standard russian:

“… меня сняли анафема но я получал …”

meanings of анафема

noun:

Anathema, excommunication.
Scolding word.

анафема frequency in russian - C2+ level of CEFR

the word анафема occurs in russian on average 1.2 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.