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11. A has a sound very near that of English a in father, although not quite as deep (somewhat palatalized). Ex. long: Gade street, Abe monkey; short: Hat hat, Tak thanks.

12. æ (long) has the same sound as English ai in air; Ex.: Hær army, være to be, svæve to hover.