Learning the Norwegian alphabet is one of the first steps to reading and pronouncing Norwegian correctly. This short lesson includes all letters with audio, useful notes about extra letters like Æ, Ø, and Å, and simple examples to help you recognise them in real words.
Norwegian uses the Latin alphabet and is very similar to English, so you will recognise most letters right away. The main difference is the three extra letters at the end of the alphabet, which you’ll hear in many everyday Norwegian words.
Below you can listen to the full alphabet letter by letter. Click the audio icon to hear the correct pronunciation.
Notes: Norwegian alphabet has 29 letters. The letters C, Q, W, X, Z are mostly used in loanwords and names.
The Norwegian Alphabet
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 Æ Ø Å
Listen to the Norwegian alphabet
Useful Notes
- Æ, Ø, and Å are unique Norwegian letters and always appear after Z in the alphabet.
- Some letters are more common in names and borrowed words (C, Q, W, X, Z).
- Listening several times helps your ear get used to the sound differences.
Now you know the full Norwegian alphabet and its special letters. Keep practicing the audio and move on to the next lesson, like Days of the Week in Norwegian or Norwegian Numbers. The more you listen, the faster your pronunciation will improve.