Language
Dutch
Unit
Klinkers
IPA
/y/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Letters

uu

/y/

Practice words

  • muur

  • duur

  • uur

  • stuur

  • natuur

Minimal pairs

  • muur / moer
  • duur / door
  • uur / oor
  • stuur / stoer
  • tuur / toer

How to produce this sound

Round your lips as if saying 'oo' in 'food', but keep your tongue high and forward, like 'ee' in 'see'.

Common mix-ups

  • muur / moer
  • duur / door
  • uur / oor
  • stuur / stoer
  • natuur / notuur

Closest comparison

This is a new sound in English. Closest: 'ee' in 'see' or 'oo' in 'food', but lips are rounded.

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