Dutch pronunciation: Plosieven - /k/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• kat

• kip

• kaart

• koud

• klok

Minimal pairs

• kat / gat
• kip / tip
• koek / boek
• koud / goud
• kaas / raas

How to produce this sound

The /k/ sound is made by pressing the back of your tongue against the soft part of the roof of your mouth (the velum), then releasing it quickly. It's the same sound as the 'k' in 'cat'.

Common mix-ups

• kat / gat
• kip / tip
• kaas / raas
• koud / goud
• koek / boek

Closest comparison

cat, key, car, cake, cold