Dutch pronunciation: Korte klinkers - /ɪ/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

Short vowels are pronounced quickly and are never held long.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• vis

• kip

• min

• dik

• lip

Minimal pairs

• vis / vas
• min / man
• dik / dak
• lip / lap
• pit / pet

How to produce this sound

The Dutch /ɪ/ is a short, relaxed 'i' sound, similar to the 'i' in English 'sit'. Keep your tongue high and towards the front, but not as tense or long as in 'machine'.

Common mix-ups

• vis / vas
• min / man
• dik / dak
• lip / lap
• pit / pet

Closest comparison

sit, bit, hit, lip, ship