
Rimshot
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It's really a very subtle sound. American pronunciation of words like "Deutsch" is very heavy on the "OY" sound which makes it sound more like Yiddish or Plattdeutsch. When Germans say the word Deutsch it's a very subtle sound that "can" almost sound like they're saying "dutch" therefore the confusion calling the Pennsylvania Dutch.
I can't write it phonetically but the "eu" grouping has the "oy" sound in it but it's not the heavy way thet the Yiddish say it and when pronounced quickly usually sounds like a blend of the "oy" sound and the "oo" sound. Not the same way that you'd pronounce an oumlot(sp?) but much softer. Let's not even get into the "ch" sound which is pronounced both wet and dry depending on where you're from. If anyone really cares.
I can't write it phonetically but the "eu" grouping has the "oy" sound in it but it's not the heavy way thet the Yiddish say it and when pronounced quickly usually sounds like a blend of the "oy" sound and the "oo" sound. Not the same way that you'd pronounce an oumlot(sp?) but much softer. Let's not even get into the "ch" sound which is pronounced both wet and dry depending on where you're from. If anyone really cares.