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Glottal stop (stød)

The stød (glottal stop)
The Danish stød is perhaps the most characteristic and challenging feature of Danish pronunciation. It is not a letter but a sound effect: a brief "catch" or tightening in the throat that shortens a vowel or consonant sound. You can feel a similar stop in the pause between the words in the English expression "uh-oh!".
While it can be tricky to master, understanding the stød is key to sounding natural in Danish. Its presence or absence can completely change the meaning of a word.


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