Learn Dutch - Episode 15: pronunciation of the letters V and W

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In this podcast series you will learn a few Dutch words and pronunciations every week in a few minutes. The lessons are in English and are hosted by Dutch teacher Joyce Diebels from Dutch with Joyce. A lot of people have difficulties with the pronunciation of the letters V and W, because they think they sound the same. Joyce shows the difference.


Words from lesson 15: pronunciation of the letters V and W
EnglishDutch
the windde wind
to findvinden
the washde was
something is tightiets zit vast
He already washes the wash.Hij was alvast de was.
waterwater
fathervader
The father drinks water.De vader drinkt water.
workwerk
trafficverkeer
I am in traffic in work.Ik zit in het verkeer naar werk.
I am stuck in traffic to work.Ik zit vast in het verkeer naar werk.

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