how to pronounce kontrast

/kɔnˈtʁast/

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kontrast is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… starkem kontrast zu der turbulenten …”

meanings of kontrast

noun:

Contrast.

kontrast frequency in german - C1 level of CEFR

the word kontrast occurs in german on average 8.5 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for C1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.