Clear Estonian pronunciation
Clear pronunciation makes your speech easy to understand. Focus especially on the sounds that don't exist in Finnish or in your own language.
You will need
- A pronunciation dictionary or app
- A way to record yourself
- Recordings of native speakers
Steps
Listen first
Listen to native speakers a lot before you focus on your own pronunciation. You can follow Estonian TV and radio online, and nearby Tallinn offers plenty of chances to practise.
The õ sound
Three degrees of length
Vocabulary
Imitate and record
Practise minimal pairs
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