How to Pronounce ziekenhuis
CEFR level: A2
English: hospital
Say it like ZEE-kun-hows
Phonetic breakdown
'ie' = 'ee'; the '-huis' has the tricky 'ui', roughly 'ow' with rounded lips.
Common mistake
'-huis' is not 'hoose'; the 'ui' is closer to 'house' said with rounded lips.
Usage tip
'Naar het ziekenhuis' = to the hospital.
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