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zwinger

/ˈtsfiŋəɹ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.29 in modern English

Syllables
zwinger
IPA
/ˈtsfiŋəɹ/
20
Scrabble Score
7
Letters
1
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A citadel or fortress, especially one that protects a city.

Etymology

From German Zwinger.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈtsfiŋəɹ/

Inflected Forms

zwingers (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce zwinger?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈtsfiŋəɹ/.
What does zwinger mean?
A citadel or fortress, especially one that protects a city.
Where does zwinger come from?
From German Zwinger.

How to pronounce zwinger

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  2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling (/ˈtsfiŋəɹ/) so you know which sounds to aim for.
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