How to pronounce Danish
Say it like DAY-nish. Danish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Danish. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DAY
- nish
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Danish pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DAYSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ay" in day.
- nishKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the "i" in sit.
American vs British pronunciation of Danish
American and British speakers say Danish in essentially the same way: /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ in the US and /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ in the UK.
British respelling: DAY-nish.
What does Danish mean?
- of or relating to or characteristic of Denmark or the Danes or their language“Danish furniture”
- a Scandinavian language that is the official language of Denmark
- light sweet yeast-raised roll usually filled with fruits or cheese
Where does Danish come from?
Ellipsis of Danish pastry.
Questions about saying Danish
How do you pronounce Danish?
Say DAY-nish. The American pronunciation is /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/. In British English it is /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Danish?
Danish has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DAY). Broken into parts: DAY · nish.
Do Americans and Brits say Danish the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/ and the British form is /ˈdeɪnɪʃ/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.