Dutch pronunciation: Diftongen - /ʌu/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for diftongen - /ʌu/.

Quick tip

Diphthongs start with one vowel sound and glide to another within the same syllable.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• koud

• goud

• fout

• hout

• bouw

Minimal pairs

• koud / koudt
• goud / goed
• fout / voot
• hout / hoed
• bouw / boe

How to produce this sound

Start with the vowel in 'cup' and quickly move to the vowel in 'go'. Your lips should round as you glide.

Common mix-ups

• koud / koudt
• goud / goed
• fout / voot
• hout / hoed
• bouw / boe

Closest comparison

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