Dutch pronunciation: Lange klinkers - /eː/

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for lange klinkers - /eː/.

Quick tip

Long vowels are held longer than short vowels, with a steady sound.

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• been

• leef

• zeep

• meel

• neef

Minimal pairs

• been / bin
• leef / lief
• zeep / zip
• meel / mil
• neef / nef

How to produce this sound

Say the vowel in 'day' but hold it longer and keep your tongue tense.

Common mix-ups

• been / bin
• leef / lief
• zeep / zip
• neef / nef
• meel / mil

Closest comparison

day, say, late, cake, name