How to Pronounce fietspad

CEFR level: A1

English: bicycle path

Say it like FEET-spad

Phonetic breakdown

The word is a compound of 'fiets' (bicycle) and 'pad' (path), pronounced with a short 'a' sound in the second syllable.

Learners often mispronounce the 'ie' as an English 'i' sound, but it should be a long 'ee' sound as in 'feet'.

In the Netherlands, it is crucial to stay on the fietspad to avoid collisions with cyclists and to comply with traffic laws.