The alphabet provides the building blocks of any language. It’s a bit strange, then, that we often skip over it when we’re learning a new one — especially when the alphabet looks similar enough to the one we already know. Taking the time to learn the Danish alphabet first, however, can save you plenty of headaches later on. By understanding each Danish letter and its different pronunciations, you’ll be much better prepared to pronounce Danish words correctly and speak Danish with confidence .

To get you started, we put together this guide to the Danish alphabet. Whether you’re a complete beginner or simply brushing up on the basics, we’ll cover the letters most likely to trip you up, along with examples that show how they’re pronounced in real words.

The Danish Alphabet: 29 Letters

The Danish alphabet has 29 letters. It includes the same 26 letters found in the English alphabet, plus three additional vowels: Æ, Ø and Å .…