How to Pronounce water
CEFR level: A1
English: water
Say it like VAH-ter
Phonetic breakdown
The Dutch 'w' is soft (between English 'v' and 'w'); the 'a' is short.
Common mistake
Don't say English 'wah-ter'; start with a soft 'v'-like 'w'.
Usage tip
'Een glas water, alstublieft' = a glass of water, please.
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