How to pronounce bakfiets
Say it like BAK-feets. Bakfiets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK).
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- BAK
- feets
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Bakfiets pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- BAKSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "a" in cat.
- feetsGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ee" in see.
American vs British pronunciation of bakfiets
American and British speakers say bakfiets in essentially the same way: /ˈbækˌfits/ in the US and /ˈbækfiːts/ in the UK.
British respelling: BAK-feets.
What does bakfiets mean?
- A bicycle or tricycle with a long wheelbase between the front wheel and handlebars holding a large box, originally used solely to transport goods but now also commonly for carrying young children.
Where does bakfiets come from?
The plural form bakfietsen is borrowed from Dutch bakfietsen.
Questions about saying bakfiets
How do you pronounce bakfiets?
Say BAK-feets. The American pronunciation is /ˈbækˌfits/. In British English it is /ˈbækfiːts/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in bakfiets?
Bakfiets has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (BAK). Broken into parts: BAK · feets.
Do Americans and Brits say bakfiets the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈbækˌfits/ and the British form is /ˈbækfiːts/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.