How to Pronounce regen

CEFR level: A2

English: rain

Say it like RAY-khun

Phonetic breakdown

'e' = long 'ay'; the 'g' is the guttural 'kh'; unstressed 'un'.

Common mistake

The 'g' is throaty (kh): 'RAY-khun', not 'ree-gen'.

Usage tip

'Het regent' = it's raining.

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