English alphabet
Latin-script alphabet consisting of 26 letters
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Summary
English alphabet is a Latin-script alphabet[1]. It ranks in the top 2% of latin script alphabet entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (24,580 views/month).[2]
Key Facts
- Writing system: Latin script[3]
- Has use: English[4]
- Commons category: English alphabet[5]
- Said to be the same as: ISO basic Latin alphabet[6]
- Has part(s): A[7], B/b[8], C/c[9], D/d[10], E/e[11], F/f[12], G/g[13], H/h[14], I/i[15], J/j[16], K/k[17], L/l[18], M/m[19], N/n[20]
- Described by source: Alphabet song[21]
- Replaces: Old English Latin alphabet[22], futhorc[23]
- Has part(s) of the class: Latin-script letter[24]
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Influence
Things named for English alphabet include Alphabet song[25], a musical work/composition[26].
Why It Matters
English alphabet has Wikipedia articles in 24 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[27] It is known by 44 alternative names across languages and contexts.[28]
Entities named for it include Alphabet song[25], a musical work/composition[26].