English Alphabet
The English alphabet has 26 letters, each with an uppercase and lowercase form. Learning the alphabet is the first step to reading, writing, and spelling in English.
Letters
The 26 letters run from A to Z. Each letter has a name and usually one or more sounds.
| Letter | Letter Name | Example Sound |
|---|---|---|
| A | /eɪ/ | /æ/ as in cat |
| B | /biː/ | /b/ as in bat |
| C | /siː/ | /k/ as in cat |
| D | /diː/ | /d/ as in dog |
| E | /iː/ | /ɛ/ as in bed |
| F | /ɛf/ | /f/ as in fish |
| G | /dʒiː/ | /g/ as in go |
| H | /eɪtʃ/ | /h/ as in hat |
| I | /aɪ/ | /ɪ/ as in in |
| J | /dʒeɪ/ | /dʒ/ as in jam |
| K | /keɪ/ | /k/ as in kite |
| L | /ɛl/ | /l/ as in lamp |
| M | /ɛm/ | /m/ as in man |
| N | /ɛn/ | /n/ as in net |
| O | /oʊ/ | /ɒ/ as in cot |
| P | /piː/ | /p/ as in pig |
| Q | /kjuː/ | /kw/ as in queen |
| R | /ɑːr/ | /r/ as in rat |
| S | /ɛs/ | /s/ as in sun |
| T | /tiː/ | /t/ as in top |
| U | /juː/ | /ʌ/ as in cup |
| V | /viː/ | /v/ as in van |
| W | /ˈdʌbəl.juː/ | /w/ as in win |
| X | /ɛks/ | /ks/ as in box |
| Y | /waɪ/ | /j/ as in yes |
| Z | /ziː/ or /zɛd/ | /z/ as in zoo |
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🅰️ A is for apple. | A is for apple. |
| 🅱️ B is for banana. | B is for banana. |
| 🌊 C is for cookie. | C is for cookie. |
| 🐶 D is for dog. | D is for dog. |
| 🥚 E is for egg. | E is for egg. |
| 🐸 F is for frog. | F is for frog. |
| 🍇 G is for grapes. | G is for grapes. |
| 🏠 H is for house. | H is for house. |
| 🍦 I is for ice cream. | I is for ice cream. |
| 🦒 J is for jelly. | J is for jelly. |
| 🔑 K is for key. | K is for key. |
| 🍋 L is for lemon. | L is for lemon. |
| 🌙 M is for moon. | M is for moon. |
| 🌰 N is for nut. | N is for nut. |
| 🍊 O is for orange. | O is for orange. |
| 🐙 P is for pie. | P is for pie. |
| ❓ Q is for question. | Q is for question. |
| 🌈 R is for rainbow. | R is for rainbow. |
| 🐍 S is for snake. | S is for snake. |
| ☀️ T is for tree. | T is for tree. |
| ☂️ U is for umbrella. | U is for umbrella. |
| 🦄 V is for violin. | V is for violin. |
| 🌊 W is for water. | W is for water. |
| ❌ X is for x-ray. | X is for x-ray. |
| 🍸 Y is for yak. | Y is for yak. |
| 🦓 Z is for zebra. | Z is for zebra. |
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Alphabet Song
The alphabet song sets the letters to a simple tune, making them easy to remember. Singing it aloud helps learners recall the sequence from A to Z.
Writing Letters
Practice writing each letter in uppercase and lowercase to build muscle memory. Start slowly and focus on correct shapes and strokes.
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Summary
The English alphabet has 26 letters from A to Z. Each letter has a name and sound, and learning them enables reading, writing, and spelling.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025