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.
Definition of wring for English Language Learners. : 1  to twist and squeeze (wet cloth, hair, etc.) to remove water. : 2  to get (something) out of someone or something with a lot of effort. : 3  to twist and break (an animal's neck) in order to kill the animal.