Language
Dutch
Unit
Klinkers
IPA
/i/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Letters

ie

/i/

Practice words

  • dier

  • lief

  • niet

  • fietsen

  • vlieg

Minimal pairs

  • bier / beer
  • lief / leef
  • niet / net
  • fiet / fit
  • riet / rat

How to produce this sound

The Dutch 'ie' is pronounced like the 'ee' in 'see' or 'machine'. Smile and keep your tongue high and close to the roof of your mouth.

Common mix-ups

  • bier / beer
  • lief / leef
  • niet / net
  • fiet / fit
  • riet / rat

Closest comparison

see, tree, machine, be, she

Keep exploring

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