How to Pronounce ontbijt
CEFR level: A1
English: breakfast
Say it like ont-BAYT
Phonetic breakdown
Stress the second syllable; 'ij' sounds like 'ay', ending in 't'.
Common mistake
Don't stress 'ont'; the beat lands on BAYT.
Usage tip
'Uitgebreid ontbijt' is a big spread; 'ontbijtkoek' is a spiced loaf.
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