The Finnish alphabet is based on the Latin script and consists of 29 letters. It’s easy to learn and follows consistent pronunciation rules. This makes Finnish a phonetic language — what you see is what you say. In this post, you’ll find a complete list of letters, learn how they’re used, and hear how the alphabet sounds.
How Many Letters Are in the Finnish Alphabet?
There are 29 letters in total. The alphabet includes all 26 basic Latin letters (A–Z), plus three additional letters: Å, Ä, and Ö. Letters such as B, C, F, Q, W, X, Z and Å appear mostly in loanwords and foreign names, while the rest are used regularly.
The Finnish Alphabet
The full alphabet is shown below. Click the audio icon to hear the entire Finnish alphabet pronounced.
A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L, M, N, O, P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, W, X, Y, Z, Å, Ä, Ö
Listen to the Finnish alphabet pronunciation volume_upSpecial Notes
- Å is rarely used in native Finnish words and is mostly seen in Swedish-origin names and places.
- Ä and Ö are common and considered separate letters in Finnish. They are not variants of A and O.
- Each letter corresponds to a single sound, with very few exceptions. This makes Finnish spelling highly regular.
Where to Go Next
Now that you know the letters, you can start learning Finnish phrases and build your vocabulary with common nouns and verbs. Mastering pronunciation is much easier once you’re familiar with the alphabet.