This chapter is not the most exciting way to begin learning Dutch grammar, but it is absolutely essential for a good understanding of the more interesting chapters about verbs, nouns, word order, etc.
In the following sections, we will deal with both spelling and pronunciation. First, you will learn how to divide a word into syllables. This may seem a trivial affair, but you will find that this is a very useful starting point.
Then, we will move on to the pronunciation of Dutch words.