The English alphabet is the foundation of the language, made up of 26 letters. Each letter is associated with specific sounds and words. This guide pairs each letter with an example word and its IPA transcription to help learners master pronunciation and expand their vocabulary. Perfect for beginners.
| Letter | Word Example | IPA Transcription |
|---|---|---|
| A | Apple | /ˈæp.əl/ |
| B | Ball | /bɔːl/ |
| C | Cat | /kæt/ |
| D | Dog | /dɒɡ/ |
| E | Elephant | /ˈɛl.ɪ.fənt/ |
| F | Fish | /fɪʃ/ |
| G | Goat | /ɡəʊt/ |
| H | House | /haʊs/ |
| I | Ice | /aɪs/ |
| J | Juice | /dʒuːs/ |
| K | Kite | /kaɪt/ |
| L | Lion | /ˈlaɪ.ən/ |
| M | Monkey | /ˈmʌŋ.ki/ |
| N | Night | /naɪt/ |
| O | Orange | /ˈɒr.ɪndʒ/ or /ˈɔːr.ɪndʒ/ (US) |
| P | Penguin | /ˈpɛŋ.ɡwɪn/ |
| Q | Queen | /kwiːn/ |
| R | Rabbit | /ˈræb.ɪt/ |
| S | Snake | /sneɪk/ |
| T | Tiger | /ˈtaɪ.ɡər/ |
| U | Umbrella | /ʌmˈbrɛl.ə/ |
| V | Violet | /ˈvaɪə.lət/ or /ˈvaɪə.lɪt/ |
| W | Water | /ˈwɔː.tər/ or /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/ (US) |
| X | Xylophone | /ˈzaɪ.ləˌfəʊn/ |
| Y | Yellow | /ˈjɛl.əʊ/ or /ˈjɛl.oʊ/ (US) |
| Z | Zebra | /ˈzɛb.rə/ or /ˈziː.brə/ (US) |
Key Notes:
- IPA Transcription: Helps you understand pronunciation universally, regardless of accents.
- Example: Water has /ˈwɔː.tər/ (British English) and /ˈwɑː.t̬ɚ/ (American English).
- Accents Matter: Depending on whether you're using British or American English, pronunciation may vary slightly.
- X Words: Since fewer words start with "X," Xylophone is commonly used in educational settings.
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