Vowels: The Dutch language contains short vowels and long vowels. Vowels are pronounced short when they are written in single (i.e. a, e, i, o, u) and when the word contains only one syllable or when the vowel is followed by at least two consonants. Furthermore, short vowels are never the last letter in a word.owels: The Dutch language contains short vowels and long vowels. Vowels are pronounced short when they are written in single (i.e. a, e, i, o, u) and when the word contains only one syllable or when the vowel is followed by at least two consonants. Furthermore, short vowels are never the last letter in a word.
Clasping definition, (of a leaf) partly or wholly surrounding the stem. See more.
clutch1. 1  to seize with or as with the hands or claws; snatch: The bird swooped down and clutched its prey with its claws. 2  to grip or hold tightly or firmly: She clutched the child's hand as they crossed the street. 3  Slang. to spellbind; grip a person's emotions, attention, or interest: Garbo movies really clutch me.