* It's NOT like the "oo" sound in "moon" or "food". The "ü" is more like a short, tight, and slightly higher sound than the "oo."
* Think of the "ee" sound in "see" but slightly more rounded. It's as if you're trying to say "ee" but with your lips slightly closer together, almost like you're going to say "oo."
* Some people describe it as the sound of "i" in "machine" but with your lips more rounded.
* It's closer to the German "ü" than the French "u".
Here are some examples to help you:
* "über" (German for "over"): The "ü" is the main sound, it's a short, tight, and slightly higher sound than "oo."
* "Müller" (German surname): The "ü" in this name is pronounced similar to the "ü" in "über."
* "Münch" (German city name): Again, the "ü" is pronounced as described above.
The best way to learn the umlaut "ü" sound is to listen to native speakers and practice saying it yourself. You can find online resources like audio dictionaries or pronunciation guides that can help you learn the sound.