Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

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What does lightning war mean?
Synonym of blitzkrieg.
Where does lightning war come from?
Calque of German Blitzkrieg.

How to pronounce lightning war

  1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “lightning war”.
  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
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