How to Pronounce appel
CEFR level: A1
English: apple
Say it like AH-pul
Phonetic breakdown
Stressed 'AH' (a short, open 'a' — closer to 'father' than English 'cat') then an unstressed 'pul'.
Common mistake
The 'a' is short, without the English 'apple' glide.
Usage tip
'Een appeltje voor de dorst' = something saved for a rainy day.
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