Dutch pronunciation: Plosieven - /t/

Sample pronunciation audio

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

Quick tip

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

Letters and IPA

Practice words

• tafel

• tijd

• tot

• tien

• tuin

Minimal pairs

• tak / dak
• tot / dot
• ten / den
• te / de
• tien / dien

How to produce this sound

Place the tip of your tongue against the ridge just behind your upper front teeth. Build up air pressure and release it quickly to make a clear 't' sound, as in 'top'.

Common mix-ups

• tak / dak
• tot / dot
• ten / den
• te / de
• tien / dien

Closest comparison

table, time, ten, top, tea