The our Norwegian alphabet is similar to the English alphabet, except from that we have 3 more letters. The 3 letters <em>'</em>Æ' (æ), 'Ø' (ø), and 'Å' (å) comes after<em> 'Z' (z)</em> in the said order <em>(æ,ø,å)</em>. All three of them are vowels.

Pronunciation:
Æ: The æ-sound is similar to the 'a' in the english words <em>"bad"</em> and <em>"sad"</em>.
Ø: The ø-sound is similar to the 'u' in <em>"burn"</em> and <em>"sun"</em>.
Å: The å-sound is similar to the 'o' in <em>"born"</em> and <em>"horns"</em>. 

Practicing:
Try practicing the sounds by saying the words with a long vowel. Example: Saying "bad" with a long 'a'; "baaad" - to practice the æ-sound.
 

After practicing the sounds, you can try pronouncing some Norwegian words with 'æ', 'ø', and 'å':
Bær <em>(= Berries)</em>. This word is pronunced with pressure on 'æ' <em>[Bææær]</em>. Try saying "b,b,b", "æ,æ,æ" and "r,r,r" to practice.

Båt <em>(= Boat)</em>. This word is pronounced with pressure on 'å' <em>[Båååt]</em>. Try saying "b,b,b", "å,å,å" and "t,t,t" to practice.

Bøker <em>(= Books)</em>. This word is pronounced with pressure on 'ø' and 'e' <em>[Bøøøkeeer]</em>. Try saying each of the letters repeatedly to practice.

Some "funfacts":
<em>"Bø!" </em>is the Norwegian version of <em>"Boo!" (when trying scare people).</em> It can be said with both a short and long 'ø'.

"Bæ" is the Norwegian spelling and pronounciation of a sheep's bleating <em>(English version: "Baah")</em>. It can be said with both a short and long 'ø' <em>(but mostly long)</em>.

Good luck!

<em>PS:</em>
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