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How do you pronounce the danish word julemanden?

The Danish word "julemanden" is pronounced:

YOO-luh-man-den

Here's a breakdown:

* "Ju" is pronounced like the "you" in "youth"

* "le" is pronounced like the "lay" in "lay down"

* "man" is pronounced like the English word "man"

* "den" is pronounced like the "den" in "den" but with a slightly shorter vowel sound.

It's important to note that the Danish language has a few distinct sounds that might not be familiar to English speakers.

* "J" in Danish is pronounced like the "y" in "yes".

* "D" at the end of a word is often pronounced with a soft "d" sound, similar to the "th" in "the".

Remember, practice makes perfect! Listen to audio recordings of the word and try to imitate the pronunciation.

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