Pronunciation
Alphabet Æ
Alternative spelling: ae
Æ represents a bright vowel sound that has a close equivalent in English. Think of the a in cat or the ai in air. Its exact sound can shift depending on the consonants that follow it. | |||
Primary æ sound (like in bet or care) | |||
This is the most common pronunciation for æ, appearing in both short and long forms. | |||
Short æ | |||
en bænk | ![]() |
bɛnk | a bench |
en gæst | ![]() |
ghɛst | a guest |
et dæk | ![]() |
dɛk | a tyre, tire |
en hjælp | ![]() |
yɛlp | a help (not a as in English) |
et gæt | ![]() |
gɛt | a guess |
et knæ | ![]() |
kknɛ | a knee |
mælk | ![]() |
mɛlk | milk |
mæt | ![]() |
mɛt | full, satiated |
spændende | ![]() |
spɛn-n-ə | exciting |
tæt | ![]() |
tɛt | tight |
ægte | ![]() |
ɛk-tə | pure, genuine |