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usgb/ˈletər/Volume
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Pronunciation VariantsPlay
Some letters represent multiple sounds, which vary by word. SlideThe letter 'c' sounds like 's' in 'cent' and like 'k' in 'cat'.
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Silent LettersPlay
Letters are not always spoken; some are silent in certain words. SlideThe 'k' in 'knight' is silent.
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The order of letters in the alphabet is fixed and used for organization. SlideIn a dictionary, 'apple' comes before 'banana' because of alphabet order.