How to Pronounce negen

CEFR level: A1

English: nine

Say it like NAY-khun

Phonetic breakdown

Stressed long 'ay'; the 'g' is the guttural 'kh'.

Common mistake

The 'g' is throaty: 'NAY-khun'.

Usage tip

'negen uur' = nine o'clock.

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