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How do you pronounce julbukk?

"Julbukk" is a Norwegian word, and the pronunciation is a bit tricky for non-native speakers. Here's a breakdown:

Phonetic pronunciation:

* Jul: "yool" (similar to the English word "yoke", but with a slightly softer "oo" sound)

* bukk: "boock" (similar to the English word "book", but with a slightly more rounded "oo" sound)

Putting it together:

The whole word sounds like "yool-boock".

Tips:

* Stress: The stress is on the first syllable, "Jul".

* "kk" sound: The "kk" is pronounced like the "ck" in "book".

Let me know if you'd like to hear an audio recording of the pronunciation!

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