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16th March 16, 03:36 PM
#20
 Originally Posted by freep
Oh, and viking is properly pronounced "wicking." At least in Swedish and Norwegian. As I recall from that trip the Danes say, "Meh, have some schnapps!"
My wife is Norwegian and she pronounces the word as vick-ing with a 'V'. Swedish, Norwegian and Danish pronunciations can be heard here: http://forvo.com/word/viking/
Last edited by Bruce Scott; 16th March 16 at 03:38 PM.
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