The Alphabet: Vowels and Consonants
Learn the five vowels and the consonant letters of the alphabet.
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The English alphabet has 26 letters. They are divided into vowels and consonants.
In this lesson you will:
- Recite the alphabet in order.
- Name the five vowels.
- Identify consonants and build simple words.
The Vowels
Five letters are vowels: a, e, i, o, u. Every English word has at least one vowel sound.
The Consonants
All the other 21 letters are consonants: b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y, z. The letter y can sometimes act like a vowel, as in happy and my.
Build a word
Consonant + vowel + consonant: c-a-t → cat.
Consonant + vowel + consonant: d-o-g → dog.
Add a silent e: c-a-k-e → cake.
Note Vowels are the sounds that let your voice flow freely. Try saying "aah" and feel your mouth stay open.
Practice
- Write the five vowels in order.
- Circle the vowels in these words: mango, pencil, school, table.
- Build three words using one vowel and two consonants.
Recap
The alphabet has 26 letters: 5 vowels and 21 consonants. Vowels are a, e, i, o, u.
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