Pronunciation
Alphabet J
J is common in Danish and usually sounds like the y in yes. However, in loanwords and vowel combinations, it has other sounds. | |||
y-sound (like in yes) | |||
This is the default pronunciation for j in Danish words. | |||
Jakob | ![]() |
yʌ-kɔp | Jacob |
Jan | ![]() |
yaen | Jan |
Jens | ![]() |
yens | Jens |
en jakke | ![]() |
yʌk-gə | a jacket |