How to pronounce Denmark
Say it like DEN-mark. Denmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN).
Click the play button next to American or British to hear how to pronounce Denmark. Choose Slow to hear each sound clearly.
- DEN
- mark
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Denmark pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- DENSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "e" in bed.
- markGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
American vs British pronunciation of Denmark
- Americans pronounce the r after a vowel; most British speakers leave it silent and lengthen the vowel instead.
British respelling: DEN-mahk.
What does Denmark mean?
- A country in Northern Europe. Capital and largest city: Copenhagen.
- A town and local government area (Shire of Denmark) in the Great Southern region, Western Australia.
Where does Denmark come from?
From Middle English Denemarke, Denmarke, from Old English Denemearc, from Dene (“Dane”) + mearc (“march”), a calque of Old Norse Danmǫrk.
Questions about saying Denmark
How do you pronounce Denmark?
Say DEN-mark. The American pronunciation is /ˈdɛnˌmɑrk/. In British English it is /ˈdɛnˌmɑːk/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in Denmark?
Denmark has two syllables, and the main stress falls on the first one (DEN). Broken into parts: DEN · mark.
Is Denmark 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 /ˈdɛnˌmɑːk/ (DEN-mahk).