GodricJun 20, 2024

And they say English is bad

https://lemmy.world/post/16728901

And they say English is bad - Lemmy.World

Show threadCagiJun 20, 2024
In Dutch, two o’s make a long o sound. Dode.
Show threadanameJun 20, 2024
What is “oo” sound if not long o sound? Sorry, not natives englishian.
Show threadTar_Alcaran

Dutch “rood” is pronounced like English “road”.

Dutch “broed” is pronounced like English “brood”.

Jun 20, 2024 at 2:18pmWeb
Show threadflickerJun 20, 2024
This is wild to me as an English speaker.
Show threadabbadon420Jun 20, 2024

It’s simple:

  • One o makes a short o-sound,

  • two o’s makes a long o-sound