Speaking with an Albanian Accent: Key Features

Pronunciation tips:

• Vowels: Full, open; "o" → "u" in some dialects.
• Consonants: Rolled "r"; unaspirated "b, d, g"; "l" not "w".
• Stress: Usually first syllable.
• Intonation: Varied, rising/falling for questions/emotion.
• Specific sounds: "j" like English "y"; "xh" = voiceless "sh"; "th" as in "think".

Practice by listening to natives, watching Albanian media, reading aloud.