Language
Dutch
Unit
Medeklinkers
IPA
/d/
Practice words
5

Sample pronunciation audio

Start with one sample audio file for plosieven - /d/.

Quick tip

Plosives are made by blocking airflow and then releasing it suddenly.

Letters and IPA

Letters

d

/d/

Practice words

  • dag

  • doen

  • dier

  • deur

  • dank

Minimal pairs

  • dag / dak
  • dier / tier
  • doen / toen
  • deur / keur
  • dank / tank

How to produce this sound

Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge just behind your upper front teeth. Voice the sound as you release your tongue, like the English 'd' in 'dog'.

Common mix-ups

  • dag / dak
  • dier / tier
  • doen / toen
  • deur / keur
  • dank / tank

Closest comparison

dog, day, door, dance, desk

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