how to pronounce скука

/ˈskukə/

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скука is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… такое скука всех тут по 12 детей как у …”

meanings of скука

noun:

Boredom, ennui (state of being bored).

скука frequency in russian - C2+ level of CEFR

the word скука occurs in russian on average 2.3 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.