How to Pronounce scheveningen

English: Scheveningen (a seaside district of The Hague)

Say it like Skhay-vuh-ning-uh

Phonetic breakdown

It starts with a sharp 's' followed by the guttural Dutch 'ch' sound, then a long 'e' (ay), a weak 'e' (vuh), and ends with 'ningen' where the final 'n' is typically silent.

Common mistake

The most common mistake is pronouncing the 'sch' as an English 'sh' or 'sk', which famously served as a shibboleth to identify foreigners during World War II.

Usage tip

To master this pronunciation, practice making a distinct 's' sound and then immediately scraping the back of your throat for the 'ch' before moving into the rest of the word.

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