How Do You Spell WAAG?
Pronunciation: [wˈɑːɡ] (IPA) 
The Dutch word "Waag" has a tricky spelling. Its pronunciation might be confusing to non-native speakers. However, the IPA phonetic transcription can help clear up any confusion. "Waag" is pronounced /ʋaːx/. The first part is similar to the English "vah," while the second part is produced by tightly fricating the back of the tongue against the velar wall, resulting in a throaty "kh" sound. "Waag" is a noun that means "weighing scale" or "weighing house" and can be found in many Dutch cities as historic landmarks.
