The ö sound is similar to the French "eu" as in "feu," or a sound between "eh" and "oo." It's sometimes described as the sound you might make when saying "uh" but with your lips rounded as if you're going to say "oo".
Here's a breakdown:
- Similar to French "eu": As the reference video mentions, the sound closely resembles the French "eu" as in the word "feu" (fire).
- Between "eh" and "oo": Some find it helpful to think of the sound as being somewhere between the English vowel sounds in "bed" ("eh") and "boot" ("oo").
- Pronouncing "uh" with rounded lips: Another helpful way to produce the sound is to say "uh" but round your lips as if you're about to say "oo". This lip rounding is crucial for achieving the correct ö sound.
It's important to note that the ö sound doesn't have a perfect equivalent in English. Practicing with audio examples is the best way to master the pronunciation.
