I've never actually used a printed translation dictionary. If you're mostly looking for pronunciation help, Google Translate ( translate.google.com ) is actually not that bad. Just set the translation from Danish to English (or whatever), type in the Danish word or passage, and after it translates, you can click the speaker icon in the text box, and it will read it aloud. Granted, this is an automated, computer-generated voice, so it's not going to sound that natural, but it's great for understanding the basic phonemes of a word; especially when you're talking about a language as unpredictable as Danish. If you want something to take with you, I'd highly recommend the app by Gyldendal called "Engelsk Ordbog - Large" (iPhone or Android). It's easily the most comprehensive Danish dictionary I've found available to anglophone markets; print, digital, or otherwise. It translates from Danish to English, and from English to Danish; but keep in mind that it's intended for use by Danes, so only English words are given phonological references. However, this resource is a great step forward from Google translate in that it lists multiple definitions with examples, as well as phrases that may be closer to what you're looking for. Example: "ane" is given the translations "suspect", "sense", and "see faintly"; but close to 10 phrases are also offered, like "det aner jeg ikke: I have no idea; I haven't a clue", and "lade ane: hint at; suggest".

If you're not trying to find specific words, but rather are hoping to build a base of vocabulary that you know how to pronounce correctly, I'd recommend getting a book or two in both written (or ebook) format as well as audiobook format so you can follow along. I find books are a great way to build vocabulary in general, since you learn words in context rather than by rote memorization.

Try reading through a portion first (a chapter, a page; whatever makes sense to you) and figure out what it means. Then read it aloud as best you can. Then listen to the audio and read along to compare.

I find that books written for kids around 10-12 years old are a terrific place to start, because kids are expected to read independently by that age, but the grammar is still relatively simple, and it typically includes a lot of everyday-speech dialogue.

As a disclaimer, I’ve been studying Danish for a few years now, but I’m not a native speaker. Æ is said how you would say the letter A in the English alphabet, or as A in “ache.” Ø is like the “i” in “bird,” only a bit further back in the throat. I noticed you know some French; it might help you to know this is the Danish phonetic equivalent to the French Œ. Å is similar to the way you would say the letter O in the English alphabet, or as in O in “old,” but without rounding off. Notice how when you say “O,” your lips close slightly as you say it, almost as if there’s a W at the end? Don’t do that. KK is more like an English G. Ex: Lækker, “LAY-guh.” If any Danes out there are reading this, please jump in!