How to Pronounce welkom

CEFR level: A1

English: welcome

Say it like VEL-kom

Phonetic breakdown

Stress 'VEL' (short 'e'); the 'w' is a soft 'v'-like sound.

Common mistake

Don't add an English 'w' glide; start soft.

Usage tip

'Van harte welkom' is a warmer 'most welcome'.

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