In place names:
* "Lough" is usually pronounced [lɔːx], similar to the English pronunciation.
* The "gh" is silent, so it's just a long "o" sound.
Examples:
* Lough Neagh: [lɔːx neɪ]
* Lough Derg: [lɔːx dɛrg]
In general context:
* "Lough" is pronounced [luːx], with a long "u" sound.
Examples:
* A lough is a lake. [aɪn luːx ɪst aɪn zeː]
Note:
* The pronunciation of "Lough" in German is not as common as the pronunciation of "Loch" in English.
* It's important to be aware of the context in which "Lough" is used to avoid confusion.