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How is an A with two dots above it pronounced?

The letter "Ä" (A with two dots above it) is called "A-umlaut" in German. Its pronunciation depends on the language.

* In German: It's typically pronounced as a short, open "e" sound, similar to the "e" in "bed" but slightly more open.

* In Finnish: It's pronounced as a broad "a" sound, similar to the "a" in "father."

* In other languages: The pronunciation may vary depending on the language's orthography.

Therefore, you need to specify the language to get a precise pronunciation.

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