How to Pronounce muis

CEFR level: A1

English: mouse

Say it like møys

Phonetic breakdown

It begins with the nasal 'm', followed by the unique Dutch diphthong 'ui' (which starts like the vowel in 'burn' but rounded, gliding towards an 'ee' sound), and ends with a sharp 's'.

Common mistake

English speakers often mispronounce the 'ui' sound as 'ow' (making it sound exactly like the English 'mouse') or 'oy'.

Usage tip

Just like in English, 'muis' refers to both the rodent and the computer device, and its plural form is 'muizen'.

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