How many letters does the Norwegian alphabet have, and which three are added to the English letters?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. Twenty-nine letters, with the extra letters æ, ø and å
- Step 1: The Norwegian alphabet is built on the Latin alphabet. Step 2. It has three extra letters at the end: æ, ø and å. Answer: twenty-nine letters with æ, ø and å. Why not the others: The other options have the wrong total or give letters used in Swedish, German, French or Spanish.
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