LoginThe Letter D
In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter D. It is the fourth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.
'D' is the fourth letter of the English alphabet. It is one of the consonants in English phonology.
Consonants are the letters that are produced by stopping the letter from flowing easily.
| Uppercase Form | D |
|---|---|
| Lowercase | d |
| Name | dee (pronounced /'di/) |
| Sound | /d/ |
The Letter D: Sounds
The letter D has only one sound.
Main Sound: /d/
'D' sounds /d/:
can
Tip!
In the word 'Wednesday',
The Letter D: Multigraphs
Letter D can also appear in combinations with other letters (mainly consonants):
dd
The letter 'd' next to another 'd' is pronounced /d/:
la
we
pu
dg
When 'd' is put before 'g', it sounds /dʒ/:
ba
lo
bri
fri
ed
D in verbs ending with 'p', 'k', 'f', 's', 'ch', 'sh', 'x', and 'th' sounds /t/:
dropp
cook
sniff
kiss
watch
perish
fix
Tip!
The letters 'du' sound /dʒʊ/:
e
sche
The Letter D: Uses
The letter D is also:
- A grade below C but above E in the school grading system
- The standard abbreviation for the 'Penny'
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