De letter 'e' kan in het Nederlands lang, kort of dof klinken, zoals in 'been', 'bed', 'de'.
(The letter 'e' can sound long, short or dull in Dutch, as in 'been', 'bed', 'de'.)
- Short e: Sounds short and sharp, as in bed.
- Doffe e: Sounds like a dull sound, like in de.
| Uitspraak (Pronunciation) | Voorbeeldwoord (Example word) |
|---|---|
| ee | been, steen, geen (leg, stone, none) |
| Korte e (Short e) | bed, lekker, met (bed, tasty/delicious, with) |
| Doffe e (Schwa e) | de, zomer, suiker (the, summer, sugar) |
| Lange e (Long e) | negen, benen, stenen (nine, legs, stones) |
Exceptions!
- The 'e' at the end of a word is usually muted, as in groente and suiker.
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