Pronunciation

Alphabet C

The letter C is not native to Danish and mostly appears in loanwords. As a result, its pronunciation depends entirely on the word's origin and generally follows simple, predictable rules.
Sounds like s
When followed by a front vowel (e, i, y, æ, ø), c is typically pronounced like s.
en cigar	see-gaah	a cigar
en cigaret	sig-ə-ʁʌt	a cigarette
en cykel	sük-əl	a cycle
cement	see-mɛnt	cement
en celle	sɛl-ə	a cell
et centrum	sɛn-tʁoom	a center
cirka	seeə-kʌ	approximately
en cirkel	seeə-kəl	a circle
en citron	see-tʁawn	a lemon

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