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In this post, we will learn about the answer to the question How many Alphabets in English. Alphabets are letters in a language.  A to Z is the alphabet in the English language. There are 26 letters in English.
Letters can be divided into two groups:
- Consonant (21)
- Vowels (5)
These 26 letters form 44 sounds.
Consonant Sounds are 24 and Vowel sounds are 20.
The answer to the question ‘How many Alphabets in English‘? is as follows:
How many Consonants are there in the English Alphabet?
Consonants are the sounds that we use in speech. These are the sounds that are produced with partial or complete closure of the oral cavity or vocal tract. Some consonants are produced with contact between the tongue and front teeth while others are produced by meeting the upper and lower lips.
Consonant Sounds are as follows:
b, c, d, f, g, h, j, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z
Consonant Chart:
The above chart shows 24 consonant sounds in the English Language.
What are Vowels?
In vowel sounds, the air in the oral cavity does not constirct. It means that in vowel sounds’ production, the oral cavity remains open allowing the air to pass easily.
The vowels in the English language are a, e, I, o, and u.
Now let’s have a look at the 20 vowel sounds in the English Language.
Vowel Sounds Chart:
Hindi Alphabet in English:
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q1: How many alphabets are there in English language?
Ans: There are 26 alphabets in the English language.
Q2: How many consonant sounds are there in English?
Ans: English language has 24 consonant sounds.
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