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How do you pronounce Draugadróttinn which is Old Norse?

The Old Norse word Draugadróttinn is pronounced:

DRAW-gah-DROH-tin

Here's a breakdown:

* Drauga: pronounced like "DRAW-gah" with the "g" sounding like the "g" in "gem"

* dróttinn: pronounced like "DROH-tin" with a short "o" sound like in "hot"

The stress is on the second syllable of each part: DRAU-ga-DROH-tin.

This word is often used in the context of "Draugadróttinn," which means "Lord of the Draugr," referring to a powerful undead creature in Norse mythology.

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