How to Pronounce leuk

CEFR level: A1

English: nice, fun, cute

Say it like luhk (with rounded lips)

Phonetic breakdown

It is a single-syllable word starting with the consonant 'l', followed by the unique Dutch 'eu' vowel sound, and ending with a sharp 'k'.

English speakers often mispronounce the 'eu' sound as 'oo' (making it sound like 'look') or 'oy' (like 'loyk').

Use 'leuk' as a highly versatile, casual word to describe anything pleasant, from a fun activity or a nice person to a cute object.