Pronunciation
Diphthongs
Pronunciation
VowelsConsonants
Diphthongs
Phrases & Vocabulary
BasicsProblems
Numbers
Time
Colors
Transportation
Lodging
Money
Faroese Language
Faroese NewsOverview
History
Phonology
Grammar
Travel Guides
DenmarkFaroe Islands
- ei
- (Short) Like "ey" in "hey", (Long) Like "e" in "father" fused together with "ey" in "key", like (but not the same as) "oy" in "boy".
- ey
- (Short) Like "e" in "bet", (Long) Like "ey" in "hey".
- oy
- (Short) Like "o" in "hot" fused together with "ey" in "key", like (but not the same as) "oy" in "boy".
- ðr
- Like "gr" in "great".
- dj, ge, gi, gy, gey, gj, ggj
- Like "j" in "jaw".
- ft
- Like "tt" in "butter".
- hj
- Like "y" in "yes".
- ke, ki, ky, key, kj
- Like "ch" in "church".
- ll
- Like "h" and "l" fused together. Similar to Welsh "ll".
- rn
- Like "dn" in "hadn't".
- sj, sk, ske, ski, sky, skey, skj
- Like "sh" in "ship".