how to pronounce limit

/ˈlɪmɪt/

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limit is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… ich rege an das limit gewerkschaften mit …”

meanings of limit

noun:

Limit (restriction).

limit frequency in german - C2 level of CEFR

the word limit occurs in german on average 4.1 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.