Dutch pronunciation is made easier when you consider the fact that the Dutch Alphabet is structured similarly to the English one. That is, it has twenty-six letters and is divided into both vowels and consonants.ne specific example of this type of difference is the fact that the letters âdâ and âbâ are actually pronounced like the letters âtâ and âpâ when they occur at the end of a word. Though this is not technically a rule of pronunciation, it is also interesting to note that a Dutch word cannot end in a double consonant.
See all translations. uk â /sÉªËment/ us â /sÉËment/. âº a grey powder that is mixed with water and sand to make mortar or with water, sand, and small stones to make concrete: a bag of cement. a cement factory.
Portland cement is hydraulic cement. This means that it sets and hardens faster due to a chemical reaction with water. As a result, it will also harden under water. Whenever water is mixed with cement, a smooth paste is formed that remains plastic for a short time. During this period, the paste can be disturbed and remixed without injury. As the reaction between water and cement continues, the plaâ¦ You need to be an IASPOINT member to access this content.