Language
Dutch
Unit
Medeklinkers
IPA
/r/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for liquidae - /r/.

Quick tip

Liquids are pronounced with a relatively open vocal tract, allowing air to flow smoothly.

Letters and IPA

Letters

r

/r/

Practice words

  • rood

  • reis

  • raam

  • regen

  • rond

Minimal pairs

  • rood / goed
  • reis / wijs
  • raam / naam
  • regen / wegen
  • rond / mond

How to produce this sound

The Dutch /r/ can be pronounced as a rolled or tapped 'r', similar to the Spanish 'r' or the Scottish 'r' in 'red'. Place the tip of your tongue near the alveolar ridge and let it vibrate or tap quickly.

Common mix-ups

  • rood / goed
  • reis / wijs
  • raam / naam
  • regen / wegen
  • rond / mond

Closest comparison

red, rain, road, read, right

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