How to Pronounce Landsknecht

To pronounce "landsknecht", say LANDSKN-echt — 2 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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LANDSKN-echt

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💡 Tip for remembering “landsknecht”

"landsknecht" has 2 syllables: landskn-echt.

What does landsknecht mean?

noun

  1. Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.
  2. A card game, used for gambling.

Related words

lancemanlifeguardsmanmanquellerpikemanlandloperhessianjunkerploughman

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How many syllables are in "landsknecht"?▾

"Landsknecht" has 2 syllables: landskn · echt.

What does "landsknecht" mean?▾

Landsknecht: Any of a class of German mercenaries of the 15th and 16th centuries, most of whom were pikemen and foot soldiers.

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