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==Alphabet== | [[File:Alphabet and Pronunciation in Swedish.png|thumb]] | ||
<div class="pg_page_title">Swedish Alphabet and Pronunciation</div> | |||
Hello Polyglots, 👋 | |||
In today's lesson, you will learn how to write the different letters of the Swedish alphabet, how to pronounce these letters using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), or by watching a video with the pronunciation of the letters by a native speaker. 🇸🇪 | |||
You will also find at the end of this lesson a virtual keyboard to be able to type each special character of this beautiful language. 🖥️ | |||
Happy learning! 🌟 | |||
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After mastering the Swedish alphabet and pronunciation, you can further enhance your language skills by exploring other related lessons such as [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Types-of-jobs|Swedish Vocabulary: Jobs and Professions]], [[Language/Swedish/Vocabulary/Numbers-0-20|Swedish Vocabulary → Colors and Numbers → Numbers 0-20]], and [[Language/Swedish/Grammar/Plural-nouns|Swedish Grammar → Swedish Nouns → Plural nouns]]. These lessons will help you build a strong foundation in Swedish and make your learning journey more enjoyable and fruitful. 📚 | |||
==Swedish Alphabet and Pronunciation== | |||
===Alphabet=== | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!|Alphabet | !|Alphabet | ||
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|- | |- | ||
|A a | |'''A a''' | ||
|/ɑː/ | |/ɑː/ | ||
|a as in '''a'''sk | |a as in '''a'''sk | ||
|- | |- | ||
|B b | |'''B b''' | ||
|/beː/ | |/beː/ | ||
|b as in '''b'''ank | |b as in '''b'''ank | ||
|- | |- | ||
|C c | |'''C c''' | ||
|/seː/ | |/seː/ | ||
|s before i,e,y else "k" as in '''C'''anada | |s before i,e,y else "k" as in '''C'''anada | ||
|- | |- | ||
|D d | |'''D d''' | ||
|/deː/ | |/deː/ | ||
|d as in '''D'''avid | |d as in '''D'''avid | ||
|- | |- | ||
|E e | |'''E e''' | ||
|/eː/ | |/eː/ | ||
|e as in '''e'''levated, "a" before "g" | |e as in '''e'''levated, "a" before "g" | ||
|- | |- | ||
|F f | |'''F f''' | ||
|/æf/ | |/æf/ | ||
|f as in '''F'''rank | |f as in '''F'''rank | ||
|- | |- | ||
|G g | |'''G g''' | ||
|/ɡeː/ | |/ɡeː/ | ||
|s as in plea'''s'''ure before e,i,y,ä,ö. Or "g" as in '''G'''od elsewhere | |s as in plea'''s'''ure before e,i,y,ä,ö. Or "g" as in '''G'''od elsewhere | ||
|- | |- | ||
|H h | |'''H h''' | ||
|/hoː/ | |/hoː/ | ||
|h as in '''h'''oliday | |h as in '''h'''oliday | ||
|- | |- | ||
|I i | |'''I i''' | ||
|/iː/ | |/iː/ | ||
|dans le mot '''i'''nk | |dans le mot '''i'''nk | ||
|- | |- | ||
|J j | |'''J j''' | ||
|/jiː/ | |/jiː/ | ||
|j as in 's' de plea'''s'''ure | |j as in 's' de plea'''s'''ure | ||
|- | |- | ||
|K k | |'''K k''' | ||
|/koː/ | |/koː/ | ||
|k as in '''k'''id | |k as in '''k'''id | ||
|- | |- | ||
|L l | |'''L l''' | ||
|/æl/, /ˈæl.læ/ | |/æl/, /ˈæl.læ/ | ||
|l as in '''l'''ife | |l as in '''l'''ife | ||
|- | |- | ||
|M m | |'''M m''' | ||
|/æm/, /ˈæm.mæ/ | |/æm/, /ˈæm.mæ/ | ||
|m as in '''m'''om | |m as in '''m'''om | ||
|- | |- | ||
|N n | |'''N n''' | ||
|/æn/, /ˈæn.næ/ | |/æn/, /ˈæn.næ/ | ||
|n as in '''n'''oon | |n as in '''n'''oon | ||
|- | |- | ||
|O o | |'''O o''' | ||
|/oː/ | |/oː/ | ||
|o as in '''o'''ld | |o as in '''o'''ld | ||
|- | |- | ||
|P p | |'''P p''' | ||
|/peː/ | |/peː/ | ||
|p as in '''p'''ope | |p as in '''p'''ope | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Q q | |'''Q q''' | ||
|/kuː/ | |/kuː/ | ||
|Q is no longer used | |Q is no longer used | ||
|- | |- | ||
|R r | |'''R r''' | ||
|/ær/, /ˈær.ræ/ | |/ær/, /ˈær.ræ/ | ||
|as in brothe'''r''' | |as in brothe'''r''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|S s | |'''S s''' | ||
|/æs/, /ˈæs.sæ/ | |/æs/, /ˈæs.sæ/ | ||
|s as in '''S'''am | |s as in '''S'''am | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Š š | |'''Š š''' | ||
|/ˈhat.tuˌæs/ | |/ˈhat.tuˌæs/ | ||
|sh as in '''sh'''ip, sometimes 's' as in''' s'''mall | |sh as in '''sh'''ip, sometimes 's' as in''' s'''mall | ||
|- | |- | ||
|T t | |'''T t''' | ||
|/teː/ | |/teː/ | ||
|t as in '''t'''able, sometimes 'd' as in ma'''d''' | |t as in '''t'''able, sometimes 'd' as in ma'''d''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|U u | |'''U u''' | ||
|/uː/ | |/uː/ | ||
|as in the '''u'''ltra | |as in the '''u'''ltra | ||
|- | |- | ||
|V v | |'''V v''' | ||
|/ʋeː/ | |/ʋeː/ | ||
|sounds as a "b" as in '''b'''ike | |sounds as a "b" as in '''b'''ike | ||
|- | |- | ||
|W w | |'''W w''' | ||
|/ʋeː/ | |/ʋeː/ | ||
|v as in '''v'''ast | |v as in '''v'''ast | ||
|- | |- | ||
|X x | |'''X x''' | ||
|/æks/, /ˈæk.sæ/ | |/æks/, /ˈæk.sæ/ | ||
|ks as in wa'''x''' | |ks as in wa'''x''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Y y | |'''Y y''' | ||
|/yː/ | |/yː/ | ||
|y as in '''y'''ear | |y as in '''y'''ear | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Z z | |'''Z z''' | ||
|/tset/, /ˈtse.tɑ/ | |/tset/, /ˈtse.tɑ/ | ||
|s as in '''s'''mall | |s as in '''s'''mall | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Ž ž | |'''Ž ž''' | ||
|/ˈhat.tuˌtset/, | |/ˈhat.tuˌtset/, | ||
|sh before e,i,y,ä,ö, "chs" before a,o,å,u | |sh before e,i,y,ä,ö, "chs" before a,o,å,u | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Å å | |'''Å å''' | ||
|/oː/ | |/oː/ | ||
|oo as in p'''oo'''r | |oo as in p'''oo'''r | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Ä ä | |'''Ä ä''' | ||
|/æː/ | |/æː/ | ||
|ae as in '''a'''che | |ae as in '''a'''che | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Ö ö | |'''Ö ö''' | ||
|/øː/ | |/øː/ | ||
|u as in '''u'''ltra | |u as in '''u'''ltra | ||
|} | |} | ||
==Pronunciation== | === Pronunciation by a Native Speaker === | ||
Listen to the following video to help you pronounce each letter correctly<youtube>BWuzu_Qdm_I</youtube> | |||
=== Focus on Stress and Rhythm === | |||
Swedish has a distinctive stress pattern that can be challenging for English speakers to master. In Swedish, the stress is typically on the first syllable of a word, and the rhythm is generally even. Paying attention to stress and rhythm can help you improve your Swedish pronunciation. | |||
=== Examples of Swedish Pronunciation === | |||
To help you practice your Swedish pronunciation, here are some common words and phrases with their pronunciations: | |||
* Hej! (Hello!) - "hey!" | |||
* Tack. (Thank you.) - "tahk." | |||
* Ursäkta mig. (Excuse me.) - "ur-sehk-tah me." | |||
* God morgon. (Good morning.) - "gohd mor-gohn." | |||
* Var är toaletten? (Where is the restroom?) - "vahr air too-ah-let-ten?" | |||
* Jag älskar dig. (I love you.) - "yahg elskahr deeg." | |||
* Välkommen. (Welcome.) - "vahl-kohm-mehn." | |||
* Hur mår du? | |||
== Time to Practice! == | |||
Here is a practice exercise to help you improve your Swedish pronunciation: | |||
=== Pronounce the following words: === | |||
* Tåg (train) | |||
* Sjö (lake) | |||
* Göteborg (Gothenburg) | |||
* Ö (island) | |||
* Fågel (bird) | |||
=== Try to pronounce the following phrases: === | |||
* Vad heter du? (What's your name?) | |||
* Jag talar inte svenska så bra. (I don't speak Swedish very well.) | |||
* Kan du hjälpa mig? (Can you help me?) | |||
* Jag vill ha en kopp kaffe, tack. (I would like a cup of coffee, please.) | |||
* Var är närmaste tunnelbanestation? (Where is the nearest subway station?) | |||
=== Read the following Swedish sentences aloud and focus on stress and rhythm: === | |||
* God morgon, hur mår du? | |||
* Vi ska åka till Stockholm imorgon. | |||
* Kan du rekommendera en bra restaurang? | |||
* Var bor du? | |||
* Jag tycker om att läsa böcker och titta på filmer. | |||
I hope this exercise helps you practice your Swedish pronunciation! | |||
==Swedish Online Virtual Keyboard== | |||
__NOCACHE__ | |||
<include iframe src='https://polyglotclub.com/keyboard.php?souscat_url=swedish' height='300px' frameborder='0' scrolling='yes' /> | |||
[[Category:Alphabet-and-Pronunciation]] | [[Category:Alphabet-and-Pronunciation]] | ||
==Videos== | |||
===The Swedish Alphabet | Learn Swedish in a Fun Way! - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j5fk-pe6gqM</youtube> | |||
===The Swedish Alphabet - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpuscCcxspY</youtube> | |||
===The Swedish Alphabet | Det Svenska Alfabetet (HD) - YouTube=== | |||
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aGoC_gVjdr4</youtube> | |||
<span links></span> | |||
Latest revision as of 22:50, 29 March 2023
Swedish Alphabet and Pronunciation
Hello Polyglots, 👋
In today's lesson, you will learn how to write the different letters of the Swedish alphabet, how to pronounce these letters using the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA), or by watching a video with the pronunciation of the letters by a native speaker. 🇸🇪
You will also find at the end of this lesson a virtual keyboard to be able to type each special character of this beautiful language. 🖥️
Happy learning! 🌟
After mastering the Swedish alphabet and pronunciation, you can further enhance your language skills by exploring other related lessons such as Swedish Vocabulary: Jobs and Professions, Swedish Vocabulary → Colors and Numbers → Numbers 0-20, and Swedish Grammar → Swedish Nouns → Plural nouns. These lessons will help you build a strong foundation in Swedish and make your learning journey more enjoyable and fruitful. 📚
Swedish Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
Alphabet[edit | edit source]
| Alphabet | Sound | Example |
|---|---|---|
| A a | /ɑː/ | a as in ask |
| B b | /beː/ | b as in bank |
| C c | /seː/ | s before i,e,y else "k" as in Canada |
| D d | /deː/ | d as in David |
| E e | /eː/ | e as in elevated, "a" before "g" |
| F f | /æf/ | f as in Frank |
| G g | /ɡeː/ | s as in pleasure before e,i,y,ä,ö. Or "g" as in God elsewhere |
| H h | /hoː/ | h as in holiday |
| I i | /iː/ | dans le mot ink |
| J j | /jiː/ | j as in 's' de pleasure |
| K k | /koː/ | k as in kid |
| L l | /æl/, /ˈæl.læ/ | l as in life |
| M m | /æm/, /ˈæm.mæ/ | m as in mom |
| N n | /æn/, /ˈæn.næ/ | n as in noon |
| O o | /oː/ | o as in old |
| P p | /peː/ | p as in pope |
| Q q | /kuː/ | Q is no longer used |
| R r | /ær/, /ˈær.ræ/ | as in brother |
| S s | /æs/, /ˈæs.sæ/ | s as in Sam |
| Š š | /ˈhat.tuˌæs/ | sh as in ship, sometimes 's' as in small |
| T t | /teː/ | t as in table, sometimes 'd' as in mad |
| U u | /uː/ | as in the ultra |
| V v | /ʋeː/ | sounds as a "b" as in bike |
| W w | /ʋeː/ | v as in vast |
| X x | /æks/, /ˈæk.sæ/ | ks as in wax |
| Y y | /yː/ | y as in year |
| Z z | /tset/, /ˈtse.tɑ/ | s as in small |
| Ž ž | /ˈhat.tuˌtset/, | sh before e,i,y,ä,ö, "chs" before a,o,å,u |
| Å å | /oː/ | oo as in poor |
| Ä ä | /æː/ | ae as in ache |
| Ö ö | /øː/ | u as in ultra |
Pronunciation by a Native Speaker[edit | edit source]
Listen to the following video to help you pronounce each letter correctly
Focus on Stress and Rhythm[edit | edit source]
Swedish has a distinctive stress pattern that can be challenging for English speakers to master. In Swedish, the stress is typically on the first syllable of a word, and the rhythm is generally even. Paying attention to stress and rhythm can help you improve your Swedish pronunciation.
Examples of Swedish Pronunciation[edit | edit source]
To help you practice your Swedish pronunciation, here are some common words and phrases with their pronunciations:
- Hej! (Hello!) - "hey!"
- Tack. (Thank you.) - "tahk."
- Ursäkta mig. (Excuse me.) - "ur-sehk-tah me."
- God morgon. (Good morning.) - "gohd mor-gohn."
- Var är toaletten? (Where is the restroom?) - "vahr air too-ah-let-ten?"
- Jag älskar dig. (I love you.) - "yahg elskahr deeg."
- Välkommen. (Welcome.) - "vahl-kohm-mehn."
- Hur mår du?
Time to Practice![edit | edit source]
Here is a practice exercise to help you improve your Swedish pronunciation:
Pronounce the following words:[edit | edit source]
- Tåg (train)
- Sjö (lake)
- Göteborg (Gothenburg)
- Ö (island)
- Fågel (bird)
Try to pronounce the following phrases:[edit | edit source]
- Vad heter du? (What's your name?)
- Jag talar inte svenska så bra. (I don't speak Swedish very well.)
- Kan du hjälpa mig? (Can you help me?)
- Jag vill ha en kopp kaffe, tack. (I would like a cup of coffee, please.)
- Var är närmaste tunnelbanestation? (Where is the nearest subway station?)
Read the following Swedish sentences aloud and focus on stress and rhythm:[edit | edit source]
- God morgon, hur mår du?
- Vi ska åka till Stockholm imorgon.
- Kan du rekommendera en bra restaurang?
- Var bor du?
- Jag tycker om att läsa böcker och titta på filmer.
I hope this exercise helps you practice your Swedish pronunciation!
Swedish Online Virtual Keyboard[edit | edit source]
Videos[edit | edit source]
The Swedish Alphabet | Learn Swedish in a Fun Way! - YouTube[edit | edit source]
The Swedish Alphabet - YouTube[edit | edit source]
The Swedish Alphabet | Det Svenska Alfabetet (HD) - YouTube[edit | edit source]