Help with pronouncing.

Member since 31 May 2014

Rasmus.SMember02 June 2014 20:07:25

Hello!

I recently heard a Icelandic hymn called "Heyr himna smiður" and I would like to sing it with my friends. Is there someone here who would like to help me with the pronouncing? I live in Sweden btw.

Best regards,
Rasmus

ECS Norway Expert

Member since 21 July 2006

ECSNorway Expert03 June 2014 07:50:45

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if you can't find an Icelander in Sweden, I suggest checking out youtube. It's a very famous/popular song so there are many recordings. Here's one where you can also read the translation.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GnKIgccY09Q

(excellent choice- it's a beautiful song and very beloved to Icelanders who sing)

another popular recording:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4dT8FJ2GE0

Rasmus.S Member

Member since 31 May 2014

Rasmus.SMember03 June 2014 21:47:38

Thanks for the answer. It was actually from the second video you sent that I heard it for the first time, it's very beautiful.

The first video is perfect, it is very clear how it's supposed to be pronounced.

Thanks a lot!!