how to pronounce funkeln

/ˈfʊŋkl̩n/

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funkeln is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… klart es auf und die sterne funkeln vom …”

meanings of funkeln

verb:

To sparkle.

funkeln frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word funkeln occurs in german on average 3.4 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.