Sing Along with the 26 Alphabet Pronunciation Song
Are you struggling with the correct pronunciation of the English alphabet? Don't worry, you're not alone! Many non-native English speakers encounter challenges with mastering the phonetics of the 26 letters. That's why we've created a fun and easy-to-remember song to help you improve your pronunciation skills. Let's sing along with the 26 Alphabet Pronunciation Song!
A - Apple
The first letter of the English alphabet is A. When pronounced correctly, it sounds like "ae" as in the word "apple." Remember to pronounce the letter A with your tongue touching the roof of your mouth and breathe out like a sigh.
If you find it hard to pronounce the sound, try practicing it slowly by repeating it a few times. Once you've mastered it, gradually increase your speed until you can say it naturally and effortlessly.
B - Ball
The second letter of the alphabet is B. It sounds like "b" as in the word "ball." Pronounce B by closing your lips together and letting out a short burst of breath.
Make sure you don't add an extra vowel sound to B, like "be" or "bah." Just say the sound by itself as quickly and crisply as possible.
C - Cat
C is the third letter of the alphabet and sounds like "k" as in the word "cat." Similar to B, you should pronounce this sound quickly and crisply by closing the back of your tongue with the roof of your mouth.
Remember not to add any extra sounds or pronounce it like "cee." Keep it simple and straightforward like a native English speaker would.
D - Dog
D is the fourth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "d" as in the word "dog." Pronounce D by placing your tongue behind your front teeth and letting out a quick burst of breath.
Try saying this sound a few times at different speeds to get a feel for it. Once you've mastered it, move on to the next letter!
E - Elephant
The fifth letter of the alphabet is E and sounds like "eh" as in the word "elephant." This sound is pronounced by making an "eh" sound with your mouth slightly open.
Make sure you're not pronouncing an "ee" or "ay" sound instead of "eh." Keep practicing until this sound comes naturally to you.
F - Fish
F is the sixth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "f" as in the word "fish." To pronounce this sound, you need to place your top teeth on your bottom lip and blow out gently.
Avoid pronouncing it like "eff" or adding extra vowels at the end. Keep it simple and concise.
G - Goat
G is the seventh letter of the alphabet and sounds like "g" as in the word "goat." Pronounce this sound by using the back of your tongue to block the airflow and then releasing a burst of air.
Be sure not to pronounce the letter like "gee" or "guh." You want to keep it short and sweet.
H - Hat
H is the eighth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "h" as in the word "hat." This is a simple sound that requires you to exhale gently through your mouth with your vocal cords relaxed.
Don't add any extra sounds to H, like "ha" or "ho." Keep it easy and straightforward.
I - Igloo
The ninth letter of the alphabet is I and sounds like "ih" as in the word "igloo." You pronounce this sound by making an "ih" sound with your mouth slightly open.
Make sure you're not saying an "ee" sound or adding extra vowels before or after it.
J - Jelly
J is the tenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "j" as in the word "jelly." To pronounce this sound, you need to position your tongue behind your front teeth and push out air.
Avoid adding an extra vowel sound like "jay" or "juh." Keep it crisp and to the point.
K - Kite
K is the eleventh letter of the alphabet and sounds like "k" as in the word "kite." Pronounce this sound by using the back of your tongue to block airflow and releasing a burst of air.
Make sure you don't add any extra vowel sounds or pronounce it like "kee" or "kah."
L - Lion
L is the twelfth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "l" as in the word "lion." To pronounce this sound, place your tongue behind your front teeth and let out a breathy sound.
Avoid adding any extra sounds or pronouncing it like "ell" or "luh." Keep it simple and concise.
M - Mountain
M is the thirteenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "m" as in the word "mountain." To pronounce this sound, close your lips together and release a burst of air.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "em" or "mah."
N - Nest
N is the fourteenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "n" as in the word "nest." To pronounce this sound, place your tongue behind your front teeth and let out a breathy sound.
Avoid pronouncing it like "en" or "nuh." Just keep it simple and straightforward.
O - Octopus
O is the fifteenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "oh" as in the word "octopus." You pronounce this sound by making an "oh" sound with your mouth slightly open.
Avoid pronouncing it like "ooh" or adding extra vowels before or after it.
P - Pig
P is the sixteenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "p" as in the word "pig." Pronounce this sound by closing your lips together and letting out a short burst of air.
Avoid adding any extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "pee" or "pah"
Q - Queen
Q is the seventeenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "kw" as in the word "queen." This sound is pronounced by pressing your tongue against the roof of your mouth while exhaling.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds like "quew" or "kuhwan."
R - Rabbit
R is the eighteenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "r" as in the word "rabbit." To pronounce this sound, vibrate your tongue against the roof of your mouth while exhaling.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds like "ar" or pronouncing it too softly.
S - Snail
S is the nineteenth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "s" as in the word "snail." This sound is pronounced by exhaling through your mouth with the front of your tongue behind your teeth.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "ess" or "suh."
T - Turtle
T is the twentieth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "t" as in the word "turtle." To pronounce this sound, place your tongue behind your front teeth and let out a burst of air.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "tee" or "tah."
U - Umbrella
U is the twenty-first letter of the alphabet and sounds like "uh" as in the word "umbrella." You pronounce this sound by making an "uh" sound with your mouth slightly open.
Avoid pronouncing it like "you" or adding extra vowels before or after it.
V - Violin
V is the twenty-second letter of the alphabet and sounds like "v" as in the word "violin." To pronounce this sound, place your top teeth on your bottom lip and blow out gently.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "vee" or "vuh."
W - Whale
W is the twenty-third letter of the alphabet and sounds like "w" as in the word "whale." You pronounce this sound by forming your lips into a circle and exhaling.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "wee" or "wah."
X - Box
X is the twenty-fourth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "ks" as in the word "box." This sound is pronounced by exhaling through your mouth with your tongue positioned at the front of your mouth.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "ex" or "xes."
Y - Yellow
Y is the twenty-fifth letter of the alphabet and sounds like "y" as in the word "yellow." Pronounce this sound by exhaling through your mouth with your tongue positioned at the front of your mouth.
Avoid adding extra vowel sounds or pronouncing it like "why" or "yah."
Z - Zebra
Z is the twenty-sixth and final letter of the alphabet and sounds like "z" as in the word "zebra." This sound is pronounced by vibrating your tongue against the roof of your mouth while exhaling.
Avoid adding extra sounds or pronouncing it like "zee" or "zuh."
Now that you've practiced saying all 26 letters, you're on your way to mastering the English alphabet! Keep practicing and singing along with the 26 Alphabet Pronunciation Song until you feel confident with all the sounds. Good luck!