HOW TO SAY AFRIKAANSE? #afrikaanse

AFRIKAANSE - Don&mispronounce Afrikaanse anymore in 2023 How do you pronounce 'Afrikaans'? What is the correct emphasis in 'Afrikaans'? Can you provide an alternative pronunciation for 'Afrikaans'? AFRIKAANSE Meaning And Definition: Afrikaans is a West Germanic language spoken by the majority of the population in South Africa and Namibia. It originated from Dutch dialects spoken by settlers in the 17th century and has evolved into a distinct language. It is closely related to Dutch and is mutually intelligible to some extent. Afrikaans has also borrowed words and phrases from various other languages, including Khoisan, Malay, Portuguese, and Bantu languages. Today, Afrikaans is one of the eleven official languages of South Africa and is spoken by millions of people worldwide. AFRIKAANSE Pronunciation: To pronounce Afrikaans correctly, start with the &sound like in &followed by &like in &then &like in &and finally &like in 'dance'. The emphasis is generally on the first syllable.