How many basic sounds are in an English alphabetic code?
It is generally agreed that there are approximately 44 sounds in English, with some variation dependent on accent and articulation. The 44 English phonemes are represented by the 26 letters of the alphabet individually and in combination.
What is the English alphabetic code?
The Alphabetic Code is the framework that shows how the 44 sounds of English (this can vary depending on pronunciation) are represented by letters and letter combinations. Due to historic factors, the English language is like an archaeological dig with layers of words borrowed from other languages.
What are the alphabetic codes?
Features Alfa, Bravo, Charlie, Delta, Echo, Foxtrot, Golf, Hotel, India, Juliett, Kilo, Lima, Mike, November, Oscar, Papa, Quebec, Romeo, Sierra, Tango, Uniform, Victor, Whiskey, Xray, Yankee, Zulu, plus pronunciation for numbers zero through nine.