In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter W. It is the twenty-third and fourth-to-last letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

As you might already know, all languages have alphabets. Technically, they are the basic structure of creating words. We are going to teach you all of them.

English Alphabet

The Letter W

The Letter "W" in the English Alphabet

This lesson covers the 26 letters of the English alphabet, essential for forming words and learning the basics of English.

The English Alphabet

Alphabet in The English

In this lesson, we will learn all the sounds of the letter A, the first letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter A

The Letter "A" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter B, the second letter of the English alphabet. Let's explore the B together.

The Letter B

The Letter "B" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter C. It is the third letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter C

The Letter "C" in the English Alphabet

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.

The Letter D

The Letter "D" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter E. It is the fifth letter of the English alphabet. Let's get started.

The Letter E

The Letter "E" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, you will learn about all the sounds of the letter F. It is the sixth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter F

The Letter "F" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter G. It is the seventh letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter G

The Letter "G" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter H. It is the eighth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter H

The Letter "H" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter I. It is the ninth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter I

The Letter "I" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter J. It is the tenth letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter J

The Letter "J" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter K. It is the eleventh letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter K

The Letter "K" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter L. It is the twelfth letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter L

The Letter "L" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter M. It is the thirteenth letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter M

The Letter "M" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter N. It is the fourteenth letter of the English alphabet. Let's go.

The Letter N

The Letter "N" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter O. It is the fifteenth letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter O

The Letter "O" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter P. It is the sixteenth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter P

The Letter "P" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, you will learn about all the sounds of the letter Q. It is the seventeenth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter Q

The Letter "Q" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter R. It is the eighteenth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter R

The Letter "R" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter S. It is the nineteenth letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter S

The Letter "S" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter T. It is the twentieth letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter T

The Letter "T" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter U. It is the twenty-first letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter U

The Letter "U" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter V. It is the twenty-second and fifth-to-last letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter V

The Letter "V" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, we will learn about all the sounds of the letter X. It is the twenty-fourth and third-to-last letter of the English alphabet. Let's continue.

The Letter X

The Letter "X" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, you will learn about all the sounds of the letter Y. It is the twenty-fifth and penultimate letter of the English alphabet.

The Letter Y

The Letter "Y" in the English Alphabet

In this lesson, you will learn about all the sounds of the letter Z. It is the twenty-sixth and final letter of the English alphabet. Let's begin.

The Letter Z

The Letter "Z" in the English Alphabet

"**W**" is the twenty-third and fourth-to-last letter of the English alphabet. It is a semi-vowel.

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**Semi-vowels** are sounds between consonants and vowels that are pronounced with some restriction in the vocal tract.

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The Letter W: Sounds

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Sound 1: /w/

"w" sounds [/w/](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/1149/how-to-pronounce-the-w-sound):

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=d2V0&hash=196e83e749d6c018f37d56da204e95a633f2e292&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=d2Vi&hash=110f9d5e8807a3cc59753e138e0517b89af9327e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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Sound 2: /Ø/

There are instances in English where "w" is silent:

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3dvcmQ&hash=c4f1db3ddfbb2f511b71d24ef29bc03865ff8061&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=dHdv&hash=238cd800e37e1ca06e69c0fe3814a3bf0bef87a9&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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The Letter W: Multigraphs

The letter "w" can be combined with other letters:

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The digraph "ow" in English can produce two primary sounds:

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https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aG93&hash=9623def4c5d5e67ff5b0be119dec422b1e5a2fbe&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=YnJvd24&hash=472f0ae456d4389b4606ba6dde1bea421709183b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=YnJvd24&hash=472f0ae456d4389b4606ba6dde1bea421709183b&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=dG93bg&hash=f6235acc49c6a88cd2f148795bd23ae2f9995e58&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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2. Also, the /oʊ/ sound found in words like:

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=c25vdw&hash=2fcca68938d3629323fb78995e7e366b396be17f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c25vdw&hash=2fcca68938d3629323fb78995e7e366b396be17f&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=c2hvdw&hash=edcdc39e93fd93d71215fe74735cf732933a286e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c2hvdw&hash=edcdc39e93fd93d71215fe74735cf732933a286e&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=Zmxvdw&hash=ff8f0d0ab6c0b9a2b820ecb2168a4027b18ba23d&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=YXc&hash=d809f247cdcd438763caf684e9059780eebff2b2&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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"aw" typically makes the [/ɔː/](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/1154/how-to-pronounce-the-open-mid-back-rounded-vowel) sound:

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=aGF3aw&hash=3a1649d2df63a53573c4cfbd520a06c61690e821&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=aGF3aw&hash=3a1649d2df63a53573c4cfbd520a06c61690e821&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=Y2xhdw&hash=99254b8358d0b1f05e2914cdd2ccbeff6d5011b6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=Y2xhdw&hash=99254b8358d0b1f05e2914cdd2ccbeff6d5011b6&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=cmF3&hash=2c20eaa75c21111b171d028e3f36a5681be6e04c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=cmF3&hash=2c20eaa75c21111b171d028e3f36a5681be6e04c&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=ZXc&hash=ddcee470a057ca06457cd65855fe57015533a0ab&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=ZXc&hash=ddcee470a057ca06457cd65855fe57015533a0ab&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

"ew" sounds [/uː/](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/1122/how-to-pronounce-the-u-sound):

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=U3Rld2FydA&hash=76ffc6232c42996ea8c472c499398add8a4043fd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=U3Rld2FydA&hash=76ffc6232c42996ea8c472c499398add8a4043fd&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=c3Rldw&hash=bfe83fc004c8649bdd9187d597a0251227adc1ea&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=c3Rldw&hash=bfe83fc004c8649bdd9187d597a0251227adc1ea&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=bmV3dA&hash=e9dc9fd97462249865db432119187d7092f63fe8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=bmV3dA&hash=e9dc9fd97462249865db432119187d7092f63fe8&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=d2g&hash=00d5f2b6324bdea7eee2f337a1d02792187e1418&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=d2g&hash=00d5f2b6324bdea7eee2f337a1d02792187e1418&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

"[wh](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/962/english-multigraph-wh)" in some words sounds [/h/](https://langeek.co/en/grammar/course/1134/how-to-pronounce-the-h-sound); however, "wh" can also sound /w/, note that lips are rounded pronouncing this letter.

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=d2hlZWw&hash=daa0624b5fe956d4305351acf1a082becb642914&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/read?text=d2hlZWw&hash=daa0624b5fe956d4305351acf1a082becb642914&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=d2hpc2tlcg&hash=01ea42851fbaece8b2c5a365caa7ef9cdaf64f92&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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https://tts.langeek.co/transcribe?text=VGlwIQ&hash=3a294a6c9049321d55fc94971b693afcd1251f60&lang=en&cache-only=0&driver=chatgpt

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Tip!

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Uppercase Form	W
Lowercase	w
Name	double-u (pronounced /dʌbljuː/)
Common Sounds	/w/, /Ø/

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