how to pronounce amok

/ˈaːmɔk/

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amok is pronounced in two syllables

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aː

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

“… nachdem wir es hier mit einer amok lage …”

meanings of amok

noun:

Amok.

amok frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word amok occurs in german 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.