Language
Dutch
Unit
Klinkers
IPA
/ɔ/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for korte klinkers - /ɔ/.

Quick tip

Short vowels are pronounced quickly and are never held long.

Letters and IPA

Letters

o

/ɔ/

Practice words

  • bos

  • kom

  • kort

  • pot

  • zon

Minimal pairs

  • bos / bus
  • kom / kam
  • pot / pet
  • zon / zoon
  • kort / kart

How to produce this sound

The Dutch /ɔ/ is a short, open-mid back rounded vowel, similar to the 'o' in 'dog' (British English) or 'off'. Open your mouth and round your lips, but keep the sound short.

Common mix-ups

  • bos / bus
  • kom / kam
  • pot / pet
  • zon / zoon
  • kort / kart

Closest comparison

dog, cot, off, long, lost

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