English Alphabet
Spoken Description
Learn how to pronounce and recognize English approximants: /w/ (as in 'water'), /j/ ('yes'), and /r/ (as in 'red'). Practice common words, minimal pairs, and transcriptions to improve fluency and listening. Includes pronunciation tips and audio examples.
Guía rápida con reglas y ejemplos de pronunciación del inglés: sonidos vocálicos, consonantes y la pronunciación conectada. Incluye consejos prácticos y ejercicios para mejorar la fluidez.
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The English alphabet is the set of letters used to write English. Learning the names, sounds, and order of these letters lays the foundation for reading, writing, and pronunciation.
Letters
The alphabet has 26 letters, each with an uppercase and lowercase form. These letters are the basic building blocks of words.
The first letter of the alphabet is(letter name).
Letter Names
Each letter has a name that you use when spelling out loud. Letter names are used in dictionaries, spelling bees, and when giving information such as your email or an address.
We useto spell words out loud (two words: letter names).
Sounds
Letters represent sounds, but the same letter can make different sounds in different words. English spelling is not perfectly consistent, so sounds and letters do not always match.
Alphabet Song
The Alphabet Song puts the letter names in order to music, making it easier to remember the sequence. It is often taught to young learners.
Summary
The English alphabet has 26 letters with names and typical sounds. Learn the letter names and order first, then pay attention to sounds as you encounter real words.
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