The text analyses the problem of pronunciation of Dutch [y] by Polish learners of Dutch. In the theoretical part the typical articulation of [y] in Dutch is described and the Dutch [y] is compared with other (front) vowels in Polish, Dutch, German and English to foresee the possible interference/transfer. The discussion follows to give an detailed evaluation of the wide range of errors the Polish speakers make pronouncing the Dutch [y]. The text closes with an attempt to use the results of the error evaluation in the pronunciation training.
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