How to Pronounce acht
CEFR level: A1
English: eight
Say it like akht
Phonetic breakdown
The 'ch' is the guttural 'kh' (as in Scottish 'loch').
Common mistake
'ch' is throaty 'kh', not English 'ch'.
Usage tip
'acht uur' = eight o'clock.
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