- Tone: Norwegian is not a tonal language.
- Pronunciation:
- The letter 'r' can often sound like an English 'r', but sometimes is rolled.
- 'A' is often pronounced like the 'a' in the English word 'cat'.
- The letter 'u' is often pronounced as the 'u' in 'sun'.
- Intonation: Norwegians tend to use a rising intonation at the end of sentences, except when the sentence ends with a question mark.
- Rhythm: Norwegian has a fairly regular rhythm, with stressed and unstressed syllables alternating and the unstressed syllables being reduced.
- Speed: Norwegians generally speak at a moderate speed, slightly slower than English.
- Dialect: There are many different regional accents in Norway, but the most widely spoken is the Oslo dialect, which is considered the standard Norwegian.