How to pronounce Aalborg
Say it like AWL-borg. Aalborg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL).
VoiceSpeed
US American/ˈɔlbɔrɡ/AWL-borg
UK British/ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/AHL-bawg
- AWL
- borg
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Aalborg pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- AWLSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- borgKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of Aalborg
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: AHL-bawg.
Other ways to say Aalborg
Aalborg also has this pronunciation, usually with a different meaning or use:
- AHL-borg /ˈɑlbɔrɡ/
What does Aalborg mean?
proper noun
- A port city, the capital of North Jutland, Denmark; the fourth-largest city in Denmark.
Similar and opposite words
Similar meaning
- alborg
Questions about saying Aalborg
How do you pronounce Aalborg?
Say AWL-borg. The American pronunciation is /ˈɔlbɔrɡ/. In British English it is /ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Aalborg?
Aalborg has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (AWL). Broken into parts: AWL · borg.
Is Aalborg pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead. The British form is /ˈɑːlbɔːɡ/ (AHL-bawg).