How do you pronounce "sõprus" (friendship) in Estonian?

Jun 27 2023

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In Estonian, the õ is a unique character and its pronunciation differs from the standard English o sound. The sound of õ is similar to the English /ɤ/ as in "bird" or "stir", but pronounced with rounded lips. To pronounce "sõprus" correctly, remember that the õ has a /ɤ/ sound.

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