Learn Norwegian - Diphthongs

Pronunciation

ei
like 'a' in "babe" (æ-i)

ai
like 'i' in "pine" (a-i)

au
like 'ou' in "mouse" (æ-u)

oi
like 'oy' in "boy" (å-y)

øy
like 'ooey' in "gooey" (ø-y)

sj
like 'sh' in "shoe"

skj
like 'sh' in "shoe"

rs
like 'sh' in "shoe"

kj
like 'ch' in Scottish "loch", German "ich", very similar to Greek '?'

ng
like 'ng' in "long"

rt
like 'rt' in "art"

rn
like 'rn' in "burn"

ld
like 'll' in "ball" (makes vowels long, too)

nd
like 'nn' in "banner" (makes vowels long)

hj
like 'y' in "yes"

hv
like 'v' in "victory"

lj
like 'y' in "yes" (rare)