How to Pronounce een
CEFR level: A1
English: one (also 'a/an')
Say it like ayn
Phonetic breakdown
As the number, 'ee' is a long 'ay' ('ayn'); as the article it weakens to 'un'.
Common mistake
Same spelling, two sounds: number = 'ayn', article = 'un'.
Usage tip
'een appel' = an apple (un); counting: 'een, twee, drie' (ayn).
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