Dutch letters and tricky sounds
Dutch uses the 26 Latin letters, but several have sounds unlike English.
Combinations like ij, ui, eu, oe and ie each spell one distinct sound.
| Spelling | Example | Meaning | Hint |
|---|---|---|---|
| ij | fijn | fine | fayn |
| ui | huis | house | rounded ow |
| eu | deur | door | ur |
| oe | boek | book | oo |
| ie | niet | not | ee |
g and ch are a guttural sound made in the throat.