How to Pronounce tien

CEFR level: A1

English: ten

Say it like teen

Phonetic breakdown

'ie' = 'ee', so it sounds like English 'teen'.

Common mistake

'tien' = 'teen', not 'tie-en'.

Usage tip

'een tientje' = a ten-euro note.

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