I've also noticed over a few recent trips to Amsterdam that there's something special about the sound Ij. The river IJ, and the beer Ijwit. The language is unf

I've also noticed over a few recent trips to Amsterdam that there's something special about the sound Ij. The river IJ, and the beer Ijwit. The language is unfamiliar to me, and quite intriguing. I find the pronunciation of Zuid very counter-intuitive.