The letter Ff
The letter F is called “eff”. It is letter 6 of the 26 letters of the English alphabet.
🔊 How it sounds
F says /f/ as in fish. Your top teeth touch your bottom lip as you blow.
Words that start with F
More F words
A sentence to practice
A frog and a fish are friends.
How many words in the sentence start with F? Say them out loud.
✏️ Two things to try
- Go on a letter hunt. Find three things around you whose names start with F, and say each one out loud.
- Say each picture word above slowly and listen for the first sound. Then clap once for every part of the word.
Free tracing sheet for Ff
Frequently asked questions
What is the name of the letter F?
The letter F is called "eff". Its small form is f.
What sound does F make?
F says /f/ as in fish. Your top teeth touch your bottom lip as you blow.
Which words begin with F?
fish, frog, flower, fire, fox, foot, and more: feather, fork, flag, farm, finger, five.
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