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G/ch/r in Dutch

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tuffy
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03 August 2009 at 2:57pm | IP Logged 
Fasulye is right, BaCH sounds like the Dutch G.
But there is a slight difference, indeed "BaCH" sounds a little bit different/softer than for instance "Gezellig" or "Goed". The CH from Bach goes on a little longer in the throat and it is a little softer. The Dutch G is a bit shorter, sharper and stronger. But the difference is not very big, very small actually!
And as mentionend, in certain parts of Holland, like for instance Limburg, the G is much softer, they are famous for that. (De zachte G, the soft G).
I think if you stick to the CH rule you'll sound very Dutch.


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