Pronunciation
Alphabet E
E is another very flexible Danish vowel. It can be long, short, unstressed, or silent, and its sound can change significantly depending on the letters that follow it. | |||
Open e (like in bet) | |||
This is a short, sharp e sound, often found in closed syllables. | |||
enkel | ![]() |
ɛng-kəl | simple, plain |
en fest | ![]() |
fɛst | a party |
let | ![]() |
lɛt | light, easy |
en ven | ![]() |
vɛn | a friend |
en seng | ![]() |
sɛng | a bed |
penge | ![]() |
pɛng-ə | money |