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.
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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 |
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