How to Pronounce kaas

CEFR level: A1

English: cheese

Say it like kaahs

Phonetic breakdown

The word consists of the long vowel 'aa' followed by the consonant 's', pronounced with a sharp 'k' at the start.

English speakers often shorten the 'aa' sound, but it should be held slightly longer than the 'a' in 'cat'.

In the Netherlands, 'kaas' is a staple food, and you will often hear the phrase 'broodje kaas' when ordering a simple cheese sandwich.