Lesson No 2A-Pronunciation of the English Alphabet
Pronunciation of the English Alphabet
Understanding and correctly pronouncing the English alphabet is foundational for learning English. Below is a table that lists each letter of the alphabet, its IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) pronunciation, the pronunciation written in Devanagari script, and an example word.
English Alphabet Pronunciation
| Letter | IPA Pronunciation | Pronunciation (Devanagari) | Example Word | Pronunciation of Example (Devanagari) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | /eɪ/ | ए | Apple | ऐपल |
| B | /biː/ | बी | Ball | बॉल |
| C | /siː/ | सी | Cat | कैट |
| D | /diː/ | डी | Dog | डॉग |
| E | /iː/ | ई | Elephant | एलीफैंट |
| F | /ɛf/ | एफ | Fish | फिश |
| G | /dʒiː/ | जी | Goat | गोट |
| H | /eɪtʃ/ | एच | Hat | हैट |
| I | /aɪ/ | आइ | Ice | आइस |
| J | /dʒeɪ/ | जे | Juice | जूस |
| K | /keɪ/ | के | Kite | काइट |
| L | /ɛl/ | एल | Lion | लायन |
| M | /ɛm/ | एम | Monkey | मंकी |
| N | /ɛn/ | एन | Nest | नेस्ट |
| O | /oʊ/ | ओ | Orange | ऑरेंज |
| P | /piː/ | पी | Pen | पेन |
| Q | /kjuː/ | क्यू | Queen | क्वीन |
| R | /ɑːr/ | आर | Rabbit | रैबिट |
| S | /ɛs/ | एस | Sun | सन |
| T | /tiː/ | टी | Tiger | टाइगर |
| U | /juː/ | यू | Umbrella | अम्ब्रेला |
| V | /viː/ | वी | Violin | वायोलिन |
| W | /ˈdʌbəl.juː/ | डब्लयू | Water | वाटर |
| X | /ɛks/ | एक्स | Xylophone | ज़ाइलोफोन |
| Y | /waɪ/ | वाइ | Yellow | येलो |
| Z | /ziː/ (US) | ज़ी | Zebra | ज़ीब्रा |
| /zɛd/ (UK) | ज़ेड |
Tips for Practicing Alphabet Pronunciation
- Listen and Repeat: Listen to the pronunciation of each letter and repeat it out loud.
- Practice with Words: Associate each letter with a word to help remember its sound.
- Use Visual Aids: Use flashcards with the letter on one side and an image of an example word on the other.
- Sing the Alphabet Song: This is a fun way to memorize the sequence and sound of each letter.
With consistent practice, you’ll become more familiar and comfortable with the correct pronunciation of each letter of the English alphabet. Happy learning!
