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How do you pronounce the quote nios mo na shaol fein?

The pronunciation of "nios mo na shaol fein" depends heavily on the specific dialect of Irish being used. There's no single "correct" pronunciation. However, a reasonable approximation using a standard (though still somewhat generalized) pronunciation guide would be:

nee-us moh nah shoal fyn

Where:

* nee-us: The "í" in "nios" is a long, slender "ee" sound. The "n" is a nasal sound, like the "n" in "sing".

* moh: The "o" in "mo" is a short "o" sound, similar to the "o" in "hot".

* nah: The "a" in "na" is a broad "a" sound, like the "a" in "father".

* shoal: The "ao" in "shaol" is a broad diphthong, similar to the "ow" in "cow," but slightly less rounded.

* fyn: The "f" is a strong "f" sound. The "ein" sounds like the "in" in "fin".

It's crucial to remember that the subtle nuances of pronunciation will vary significantly across different regions and speakers of Irish. Listening to a native speaker pronounce the phrase would be the most accurate way to learn the correct pronunciation for a particular dialect. You can try searching online for audio recordings of Irish phrases.

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