How to Pronounce kijken
CEFR level: A1
English: to look, to watch
Say it like KAY-kun
Phonetic breakdown
The word consists of the 'k' sound, the 'ei' diphthong, the 'k' sound, the 'uh' schwa, and the 'n' sound.
Common mistake
Learners often mispronounce the 'ei' sound as a long 'i' instead of the Dutch diphthong that sounds like 'ay' in 'say'.
Usage tip
Use 'kijken naar' when you want to specify what you are looking at, as 'kijken' alone is intransitive.
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