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Vowels and Consonants

Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o and u, and they make an open sound. Consonants are all the other letters of the alphabet, and most of them need a vowel to form a word.

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Every English word has at least one vowel sound, with a few rare exceptions.

All about Vowels and Consonants

Vowels are the letters a, e, i, o and u, and they make an open sound. Consonants are the other letters, and most need a vowel to form a word.

Every English word has at least one vowel sound.

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Real-life uses of Vowels and Consonants

Learning the alphabet
Spelling and phonics
Understanding syllables

Frequently asked questions about Vowels and Consonants

Which letters are vowels?

A, E, I, O and U.

Are all other letters consonants?

Yes, apart from sometimes Y.