How to Pronounce pannenkoek

CEFR level: A1

English: pancake

Say it like PAH-nuh-kook

Phonetic breakdown

The word consists of 'panne' (pan) and 'koek' (cake), with the stress on the first syllable.

Learners often pronounce the 'oe' as an English 'oo' sound, but it should be a long, rounded 'u' sound similar to the 'oo' in 'boot'.

In the Netherlands, pannenkoeken are typically larger and thinner than American pancakes and are often eaten with syrup or powdered sugar.