how to pronounce alligator

/ˌaliˈɡaːtoːɐ̯/

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alligator is pronounced in four syllables

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

“… ich bin kein alligator es sagt man nur …”

meanings of alligator

noun:

Alligator (animal).

alligator frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word alligator occurs in german on average 0.4 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.