how to pronounce novum

/ˈnoːvʊm/

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novum is pronounced in two syllables

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

“… bilden ein tandem ein novum in bremen …”

meanings of novum

noun:

Something that has not existed before; a novelty.

novum frequency in german - C2+ level of CEFR

the word novum occurs in german on average 1.2 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.