How to Pronounce sluiten
CEFR level: A1
English: to close
Say it like SLOW-tun
Phonetic breakdown
'ui' is the rounded diphthong (roughly 'ow'); stress SLOW.
Common mistake
The 'ui' is the tricky rounded diphthong, not 'oo'.
Usage tip
'gesloten' = closed (from 'sluiten').
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