Learn how to pronounce the word “hygge” in Norwegian
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Pronunciation of the word “hygge.”
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What is the pronunciation of the Norwegian word “hygge”?
The pronunciation of the Norwegian word “hygge” is a tricky one, but if you follow the example below, you’ll be able to pronounce it like a native.
- Pronounce the letter “h” like you would for the word “hat” in English.
- The letter “y” sounds similar to ” ü ” in German. If you don’t understand German, the sound should be like the “oo” in the English word “food.”
- The letter “g” should sound like the letter g in the English word “go.”
- Finally, the ending “ge” should be pronounced like “guh”, with the “uh” sounding soft.
Does the pronunciation of the word “hygge” sound the same in all dialects?
The word “hygge” sometimes sounds different depending on the dialect. While in Bokmål, the typical version of Norwegian, the word sounds like “hoog-uh,” but in rural dialects, the “y” is pronounced like an “i” or even a “u.” Moreover, in some dialects, the “ge” might be pronounced like “je” rather than the usual “guh.”
Are there certain mouth positions I should use to pronounce the Norwegian word “hygge”?
You should be aware of some specific tongue/mouth positions when pronouncing the word “hygge.”
Find our breakdown below.
- The “h” sound is pronounced by raising the back of your tongue in the direction of your soft palate so the vocal cords don’t vibrate.
- To pronounce the “y” sound, you must put your tongue in a high, front and close placement so there’s a tight constriction. By rounding your lips, the sound will be made by pushing air through the space in the middle of your mouth and tongue.
- For the “g” sound, you must press the back of your tongue off your soft palette so there’s a full closure. When this is done, your vocal cords will vibrate, making the sound.
- To create the “ge” sound, put your tongue in the same position as if you were making the “g” sound, but once you have made the closure, it has to be released with a following “uh” sound.
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What is the pronunciation of the Norwegian word “hygge”?
The pronunciation of the Norwegian word “hygge” is a tricky one, but if you follow the example below, you’ll be able to pronounce it like a native.
- Pronounce the letter “h” like you would for the word “hat” in English.
- The letter “y” sounds similar to ” ü ” in German. If you don’t understand German, the sound should be like the “oo” in the English word “food.”
- The letter “g” should sound like the letter g in the English word “go.”
- Finally, the ending “ge” should be pronounced like “guh”, with the “uh” sounding soft.
Does the pronunciation of the word “hygge” sound the same in all dialects?
The word “hygge” sometimes sounds different depending on the dialect. While in Bokmål, the typical version of Norwegian, the word sounds like “hoog-uh,” but in rural dialects, the “y” is pronounced like an “i” or even a “u.” Moreover, in some dialects, the “ge” might be pronounced like “je” rather than the usual “guh.”
Are there certain mouth positions I should use to pronounce the Norwegian word “hygge”?
You should be aware of some specific tongue/mouth positions when pronouncing the word “hygge.”
Find our breakdown below.
- The “h” sound is pronounced by raising the back of your tongue in the direction of your soft palate so the vocal cords don’t vibrate.
- To pronounce the “y” sound, you must put your tongue in a high, front and close placement so there’s a tight constriction. By rounding your lips, the sound will be made by pushing air through the space in the middle of your mouth and tongue.
- For the “g” sound, you must press the back of your tongue off your soft palette so there’s a full closure. When this is done, your vocal cords will vibrate, making the sound.
- To create the “ge” sound, put your tongue in the same position as if you were making the “g” sound, but once you have made the closure, it has to be released with a following “uh” sound.
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