7 easy tricks for a better Norwegian pronunciation
We know that it takes effort to learn a new language, but we also know that there are many easy tricks that can help you improve your language significantly.
We would like to share some of our favorites with our blog readers. Below you'll find 7 easy tricks to learn a better Norwegian pronunciation.
1. G is often pronounced as "j" in front of y, i and j
Vi skriver /we write |
Vi sier / we say |
gift | jift |
gjøre | jøre |
begynne | bejynne |
2. Don't pronounce "h" in front of v and j
Vi skriver |
Vi sier |
Hva | va |
Hvem | vem |
Hjelp | jelp |
Hjemme | jemme |
Hvit | vit |
3. "O" is often pronounced "å" when it is in front of two consonants.
Vi sier |
Vi skriver |
Kommer | kåmmer |
Godt | gådt |
også | åsså |
4. Don't pronounce the "g" in words ending with "lig"
Vi skriver |
Vi sier |
Hyggelig | hyggeli |
Veldig | veldi |
Koselig | koseli |
5. After a long vowel the "d" is often silent
Vi sier |
Vi skriver |
God | go’ |
brød | Brø’ |
6. Don't pronounce the "d" in ld and nd.
Vi skriver |
Vi sier |
Kald, kaldt | Kall, kalt |
Vind, vinden | Vinn, vinnen |
7. "E" is often pronounced as æ
Vi skriver |
Vi sier |
Her | hær |
Er | ær |