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[Facts] Leif
What's the correct pronunciation of Leif? I imagine it differs depending on the different Scandinavian languages ... I normally hear "lafe", which I like, but some sources suggest "life" or even "leaf". Hmm ...
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Hi Elinor,The Swedish pronunciation is "lafe", the Danish pronunciation is "life" (no English soft "L" in both languages). In Norway it depends on the dialect - I've heard both versions there.Regards, Satu
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Hmm... I'd ask my dad, but he isn't here right now. I know at school we pronounce it Leaf as in Leif (Leaf) Erikson. Umm... I know alittle boy whose name is Leif, and they pronounce it Lafe. So Im not sure, it would depend on the country, and if your not in a Scandinavian country, then it would be whichever you prefer I suppose.
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The Norwegian pronunciation is life.
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