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Phonics Letter sounds from A-Z
Mastering the correct pronunciation of the English alphabet letter sounds is crucial for English language learners as it forms the foundation for phonics learning and overall language acquisition.
Learning the correct pronunciation of each letter helps learners develop a strong phonemic awareness, enabling them to understand and manipulate the sounds of the English language. This foundational skill enhances phonics learning by providing a clear understanding of letter-sound correspondence, leading to improved reading and spelling abilities. Mastering the pronunciation of the English alphabet early on facilitates better communication, comprehension, and language acquisition, as it lays the groundwork for accurate and intelligible spoken English.
Click on the arrow to the left of each letter to hear the proper British pronunciation of the name and the sound of each letter.
A
D
G
J
M
P
S
V
Y
/a/
/d/
/g/
/j/
/m/
/p/
/s/
/v/
/y/
B
E
H
K
N
Q
T
W
Z
/b/
/e/
/h/
/k/
/n/
/q/
/t/
/w/
/z/
C
F
I
L
O
R
U
X
/c/
/f/
/i/
/l/
/o/
/r/
/u/
/x/
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