how to pronounce achsel

/ˈaksəl/

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achsel is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… der achsel hat einen pfeil gefangen sehr …”

meanings of achsel

noun:

Armpit, axilla (cavity under the shoulder).
Shoulder; shoulder joint (see usage notes below).

achsel frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word achsel occurs in german 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.