How to Pronounce kroket

CEFR level: A1

English: croquette

Say it like kro-KET

Phonetic breakdown

The word consists of two syllables with the stress placed on the second syllable.

Common mistake

English speakers often mispronounce the final 't', which should be clearly articulated in Dutch.

Usage tip

It is a staple snack in the Netherlands, often eaten out of a wall-mounted vending machine called an 'automatiek'.

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