how to pronounce schnell

/ʃnɛl/

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schnell is pronounced in one syllable

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

“… ich bin jemand der schnell den weg …”

meanings of schnell

adverb:

Again; quick; used after a question to imply that one ought to know the answer.
Quickly.

adjective:

Quick, fast.

schnell frequency in german - A1 level of CEFR

the word schnell occurs in german on average 473 times per one million words; this frequency warrants it to be in the study list for A1 level of language mastery according to CEFR, the Common European Framework of Reference.