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ABC’s Names and Sounds

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There are names and the sounds associated with each letter of the alphabet. Consonants carry the sound based on the vowel that follows it. Vowels have a variety of sounds that will influence the sound of a consonant.

  • Why We Use Them

    To learn pronunciation, reading, and spelling.

  • When to Use Them

    When teaching reading skills, spelling, and pronunciation.

EXAMPLE OF CONSONANTS NAMES AND SOUNDS

  1. The B (BEE) sounds like “buh”.

  2. The C (CEE) can sound hard like “kuh”, or it can make a soft “sss” sound.

  3. The D (DEE) sounds like “duh”.

  4. The F (EFF) sounds like “fuh”.

  5. The G (GEE) can sound hard like “guh”, or it can sound soft like “juh”.

  6. The H (AYSH) sounds like “huh”.

  7. The J (JAY) sounds like “juh”.

  8. The K (KAY) sounds like “kuh”.

  9. The L (ELL) sounds like “luh”.

  10. The M (EMM) sounds like “muh”.

  11. The N (ENN) sounds like “nuh”.

  12. The P (PEE) sounds like “puh”.

  13. The Q (QEWU) sounds like “quah”.

  14. The R (AHR) sounds like “ruh”.

  15. The S (ESS) sounds like “suh”.

  16. The T (TEE) sounds like “tuh”.

  17. The V (VEE) sounds like “vuh”.

  18. The W (DOUBLE U) sounds like “wuh”.

  19. The X (EKS) sounds like “suh”.

  20. The Y (WHY) sounds like “yuh”.

  21. The Z (ZEE) sounds like “zuh”.

IDIOMS USING THE ALPHABET

  1. "A-OK" - Everything is fine; in good condition.

    "After checking the system, the engineer confirmed that everything was A-OK."

  2. "Mind your Ps and Qs" - Be careful about one's behavior or manners.

    "When you visit the royal palace, make sure to mind your Ps and Qs."

  3. "Dot the i's and cross the t's" - To pay close attention to details, especially in written work.

    "Make sure to dot the i's and cross the t's on your application; you don't want to miss anything important."

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