How to Pronounce nieuw
CEFR level: A1
English: new
Say it like nee-oo
Phonetic breakdown
'ieu' glides from 'ee' into a 'w/oo'.
Common mistake
'nieuw' glides 'ee' into a 'w', not English 'new'.
Usage tip
'nieuwjaar' = New Year.
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