how to pronounce massiv

/maˈsiːf/

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massiv is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… wählen die sich massiv gegen den …”

meanings of massiv

adjective:

Heavy, massive.
Solid, not hollow.

noun:

Massif.

massiv frequency in german - B2 level of CEFR

the word massiv occurs in german on average 19.7 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for B2 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.