Dutch pronunciation: Fricatieven - /h/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for fricatieven - /h/.

Quick tip

Fricatives are made by forcing air through a narrow gap, creating friction.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• huis

• hond

• hoed

• hand

• hallo

Minimal pairs

• huis / uis
• hoed / oed
• hand / and
• hond / ond
• hallo / allo

How to produce this sound

The /h/ sound is made by breathing out through your mouth while your vocal cords are open. There is no vibration in your throat. It is like the first sound in 'house' or 'hello'.

Common mix-ups

• huis / uis
• hoed / oed
• hand / and
• hond / ond
• hallo / allo

Closest comparison

house, hat, hand, hello, home