Pronunciation
Alphabet T
T has a straightforward hard sound, but it's important to note the strong puff of air (aspiration) that comes with it at the beginning of words. Like p and k, it also softens when doubled. | |||
Hard, aspirated t sound | |||
At the start of a syllable, the Danish t is aspirated, meaning it's released with a strong puff of air, similar to the t in the English word top. | |||
tam | ![]() |
tʌm | tame |
tennis | ![]() |
tɛ-nees | tennis |
en time | ![]() |
tee-mə | an hour |