How to Pronounce bus
CEFR level: A1
English: bus
Say it like buhs
Phonetic breakdown
A short, slightly rounded 'u' (between English 'book' and 'bus').
Common mistake
The 'u' isn't the flat English 'uh'; round it a little.
Usage tip
'Bushalte' = bus stop; 'met de bus' = by bus.
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