Alphabet

Standardized set of letters representing phonemes.

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An alphabet is a standardized set of letters representing the phonemes of a spoken language. It is a fundamental component in writing systems, enabling consistent and reproducible communication.

/ˈælfəˌbɛt/

It originates from the Greek alphabet, derived from Phoenician script.

An alphabet is like a secret code where each symbol stands for a sound, helping us write words and stories.

What is an alphabet? A standardized set of letters representing phonemes
How many alphabets are there? Various writing systems use different alphabets
What is the oldest alphabet? The Proto-Sinaitic script, dating back to around 1800 BC, is considered the oldest alphabet

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Latin alphabet Greek alphabet Cyrillic alphabet

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