How to Pronounce sneeuw
CEFR level: A1
English: snow
Say it like snayoo
Phonetic breakdown
'eeuw' glides from a long 'ay' into a short 'oo/w' — one of the harder Dutch sounds.
Common mistake
Don't stop at 'snay'; glide on into a short 'oo/w' for '-eeuw'.
Usage tip
'Het sneeuwt' = it's snowing.
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