How many sounds in Swedish?

Swedish has around 19 distinct vowel and consonant sounds, which can vary based on regional accents. The vowel system includes 9 long and 9 short vowels, while the consonant system consists of about 10 different consonants. Additionally, Swedish features unique sounds such as the retroflex consonants (like "sj" and "tj"), which can make pronunciation challenging for learners. Overall, the combination of vowels and consonants contributes to the rich phonetic diversity of the language.