How to Pronounce koud
CEFR level: A1
English: cold
Say it like kowt
Phonetic breakdown
'ou' is like English 'ow' in 'how'; the final 'd' devoices to 't'.
Common mistake
'ou' = 'ow', and it ends in a 't': 'kowt'.
Usage tip
'Het is koud' = it's cold; the opposite is 'warm'.
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