Pronunciation
Alphabet M
M is another very stable consonant in Danish, just like in English. Its sound is consistent and doesn't change based on its position in a word. | |||
Pronounced like m in mother | |||
The Danish m is a straightforward sound made by closing the lips. It appears at the beginning, middle, and end of words. | |||
At the beginning of a word | |||
en mark | ![]() |
maahk | a field |
en mus | ![]() |
moos | a mouse |
mælk | ![]() |
mɛlk | milk |
In the middle of a word | |||
en hammer | ![]() |
hʌm-ə | a hammer |
gammel | ![]() |
gʌm-əl | old |
At the end of a word | |||
et hjem | ![]() |
yɛm | a home |
en tom | ![]() |
tɔm' | an empty (one) |