Learn Dutch - Episode 5: the rolling R

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. This time Joyce explains about the different R sounds in Dutch.

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Words from lesson 5: The rolling R

At the start of a word you often hear the letter R more. In the middle or at the end the R is more soft.

Dutch words to practise with:

• radio (radio)
• progrogramma (program)
• luisteraar (listener)
• regenboog (rainbow)
• regelaar (regulator)
• renner (runner)

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