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#13 Duck face Y (how to pronounce the letter Y + exercises) [pronunciation] [uttale]
Description
The letter Y in Norwegian requires precise lip positioning. Mastering this sound prevents embarrassing mistakes like saying "to drool" when you meant "to ride a bike." If yiu don't master "u" yet, you might want to start with episode 11 first.
• Y pronunciation requires vertical lip opening rather than horizontal (no smiling!).
• The "duck face technique" helps position lips correctly for authentic Y sounds.
• Try holding a pen between your upper lip and nose for proper lip positioning.
• Long Y examples: yte (to contribute), yr (eager/rain), by (to bid/city/town), sky (cloud).
• Short Y examples: yrke (profession), yste (to make cheese), idyll (idyllic situation).
• Short vowels generally open the mouth (jaws) more than long vowels.
Beginner tip: Practice moving between I, U and Y sounds regularly, focusing on lip movement while keeping tongue position stable.
Bonus: Here's the song I talked about (Idyll).
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