how to pronounce козырь

/ˈkozɨrʲ/

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козырь is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… настоящий козырь игры это разнообразие …”

meanings of козырь

noun:

Main argument, used in the right time to gain advantage.
Unrevealed or hidden advantage.
High standing collar.
Canopy over a door.
Sleigh with covered back.
Trump.

козырь frequency in russian - C2+ level of CEFR

the word козырь occurs in russian on average 0.9 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.