Languages can be amazing in the way they use sounds. Some are very rare in actual speech - even if we recognise the sound in some way....
Under the headline, 'World says 'yes' to bonkers Swedish sound', the Swedish news website reports on a short videoclip that's gone viral. A new reporter records locals in the northern Swedish city of Umea says YES in their local Swedish. It's a swishing sound you make when you breathe in quickly through pursed lips. Enjoy the article and the attached clip - just click here.
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