Language
Dutch
Unit
Medeklinkers
IPA
/j/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for halfklinkers - /j/.

Quick tip

Glides are pronounced quickly, moving from one vowel position to another.

Letters and IPA

Letters

j

/j/

Practice words

  • jaar

  • jong

  • jij

  • jas

  • juist

Minimal pairs

  • jaar / haar
  • jij / hij
  • jas / gas
  • jong / hong
  • juist / huis

How to produce this sound

The Dutch /j/ is like the English 'y' in 'yes'. Place the middle of your tongue close to the roof of your mouth without touching it, and let the air flow smoothly.

Common mix-ups

  • jaar / haar
  • jij / hij
  • jas / gas
  • jong / hong
  • juist / huis

Closest comparison

yes, yellow, yoga, youth, yawn

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