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Help with pronouncing.

Last activity 03 June 2014 by Rasmus.S

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Rasmus.S

Hello!

I recently heard a Icelandic hymn called "Heyr himna smiður" and I would like to sing it with my friends. Is there someone here who would like to help me with the pronouncing? I live in Sweden btw. :)

Best regards,
Rasmus

ECS

if you can't find an Icelander in Sweden, I suggest checking out youtube. It's a very famous/popular song so there are many recordings.  Here's one where you can also read the translation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnKIgccY09Q

(excellent choice- it's a beautiful song and very beloved to Icelanders who sing)

another popular recording:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4dT8FJ2GE0

Rasmus.S

Thanks for the answer. It was actually from the second video you sent that I heard it for the first time, it's very beautiful.

The first video is perfect, it is very clear how it's supposed to be pronounced.

Thanks a lot!! :D

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