natuur

nature

/naːˈtyːr/noun

Word forms

How it is spelled and how it sounds

The vowel sound /aː/ is long due to the open syllable structure, and /yːr/ is long due to the final 'r'.

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In connected speech

In connected speech, the final /r/ in 'natuur' may be pronounced more softly or even dropped, especially in casual conversation.

In the lessons (1 sentence)

s2-les-05 · 13Het was een leerzame periode met veel gezellige avonden, maar ook een rustige omgeving met veel mooie natuur.It was an educational period with lots of cosy evenings, but also a quiet environment with lots of beautiful nature.Open in lesson ↗

In the frequency dictionary

Core #911

Marked known.